How tall are you? How do you measure your height? Consider these questions as you answer the questions below.  

1. Why do you stand up straight to measure your height?

   Answer (a):

   When you slouch or stand in an off position, you have changed your height, so you will not get a true measure of your height.

2. Which diagram best represents how you would measure your height? Why?

   Hint for (b):

   Remember to explain why the diagram you have chosen is correct.

3. When you measure your height, do you measure up to your chin? Down to your knees? Explain.