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2-29.
Since the surface of the top of a desk is flat and not just a straight line, it is a multi-dimensional quantity.
Surface is best measured by square units for surface area.
There are many possible answers. Think about what parts of the desk could be measured with a ruler for possible linear measurements of dimensional values.