1. Kilometre (km). Explanation: The kilometre, equal to 1000 metres, is convenient for expressing large distances between cities. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-5/

    Kilometre (km).
    Explanation: The kilometre, equal to 1000 metres, is convenient for expressing large distances between cities.

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  2. A fixed point used to compare the position of other objects. Explanation: Having a reference point allows for consistent positional measurements, like a kilometre stone indicating distance to a city. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-Read more

    A fixed point used to compare the position of other objects.
    Explanation: Having a reference point allows for consistent positional measurements, like a kilometre stone indicating distance to a city.

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  3. Directly above the point of measurement. Explanation: This prevents parallax error, where viewing from an angle can give an inaccurate reading. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-5/

    Directly above the point of measurement.
    Explanation: This prevents parallax error, where viewing from an angle can give an inaccurate reading.

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  4. A 15-cm scale. Explanation: A smaller scale is appropriate for short lengths like a pencil, which a 15-cm ruler can easily measure. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-5/

    A 15-cm scale.
    Explanation: A smaller scale is appropriate for short lengths like a pencil, which a 15-cm ruler can easily measure.

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  5. 100 centimetres. Explanation: The metre is divided into 100 centimetres, making it easy to express smaller measurements. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-5/

    100 centimetres.
    Explanation: The metre is divided into 100 centimetres, making it easy to express smaller measurements.

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