A measuring tape is preferred because it is flexible and can easily wrap around the tree’s girth, while a metre scale is rigid and unsuitable for measuring curved or irregular shapes.
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Why is a measuring tape preferred over a metre scale for measuring the girth of a tree?
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A measuring tape is preferred for measuring a tree’s girth because it is flexible and can easily conform to the tree’s curved surface. In contrast, a metre scale is rigid and impractical for wrapping around irregular shapes, making accurate measurements difficult.