Size tall short Quiz for students
Comparing the size of objects as tall or short
Do you think you have a good sense of size and proportion? Test your knowledge with this quiz on tall and short objects!
First, let’s define our terms. For the purposes of this quiz, “tall” objects are those that are significantly taller than the average human height, which is about 5’9″ for men and 5’4″ for women. “Short” objects, on the other hand, are those that are significantly shorter than the average human height.
Now, let’s get started with the quiz. For each of the following pairs of objects, choose the one that you think is taller.
- A giraffe or a hamster
- A skyscraper or a house
- A mountain or a molehill
- A redwood tree or a blade of grass
- A elephant or a mouse
Answers:
- A giraffe is taller than a hamster. Giraffes are known for their towering height, with some individuals reaching up to 18 feet tall. In contrast, hamsters are small, domesticated animals that are typically less than a foot in length.
- A skyscraper is taller than a house. Skyscrapers are extremely tall buildings that can reach heights of over 1,000 feet. Houses, on the other hand, are usually much shorter, with an average height of about two stories.
- A mountain is taller than a molehill. Mountains are massive landforms that can reach heights of several thousand feet, while molehills are small mounds of dirt that are typically less than a foot tall.
- A redwood tree is taller than a blade of grass. Redwood trees are some of the tallest trees in the world, with some individuals reaching over 350 feet in height. In contrast, blades of grass are incredibly small, with most species growing to be just a few inches tall.
- An elephant is taller than a mouse. Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, with some individuals reaching heights of over 10 feet. Mice, on the other hand, are tiny creatures that are usually less than a foot long.
Overall, this quiz was designed to test your ability to judge size and proportion. If you got most of the answers right, you have a good sense of which objects are tall and which are short. If you struggled with some of the questions, that’s okay – it can be difficult to judge size just by looking at a picture. Just remember to always keep a sense of perspective and think about how the size of an object compares to the average human height. Good luck!