The Current Definition of the Standard Meter of Length Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

The current definition of the standard meter of length is based on

• A) the distance between the earth's equator and north pole.
• B) the distance between the earth and the sun.
• C) the distance traveled by light in a vacuum.
• D) the length of a particular object kept in France.

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Definitions:

Hadrian

A Roman Emperor known for his substantial building projects throughout the Roman Empire, including Hadrian's Wall in Britain.

Augustus

The first Roman emperor, ruling from 27 B.C. until his death in A.D. 14, and known for initiating the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace in the Roman Empire.

Greek Post-and-Lintel

A building system using two vertical posts supporting a horizontal beam (lintel), characteristic of ancient Greek architecture and foundational in Western architectural tradition.

Colosseum

An iconic ancient amphitheater in Rome, known for its vast size and for hosting gladiatorial combats, spectacles, and public entertainments.