Perimeter & Walkability Quiz

What does perimeter measure?

The amount of space inside a shape

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The total distance around a shape

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The height of a building

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The area of a park

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Which neighborhood has the best walkability?

A block with a 2,400 ft perimeter

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A block with a 1,800 ft perimeter

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A block with a 1,000 ft perimeter

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A block with a 3,000 ft perimeter

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If a block measures 400 ft × 600 ft, what is its perimeter?

1,000 ft

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2,000 ft

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4,000 ft

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6,000 ft

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What happens to walkability when perimeter increases?

It gets easier to walk everywhere

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It stays the same

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It gets harder to walk and cross streets

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It becomes more fair

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Why do smaller perimeters often mean more fairness in community design?

Because shorter blocks make houses look nicer

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Because short blocks help people reach resources more easily

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Because long blocks are only found in cities

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Because math says short blocks are better

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What tool helps measure perimeter accurately?

A thermometer

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A clock

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A ruler or tape measure

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A compass

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What does it mean when neighborhoods have low walkability?

They have parks and schools close together

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They have long blocks and fewer sidewalks or crossings

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They are safer for pedestrians

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They have smaller perimeters

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Which neighborhood has the best walkability?

A block with a 2,400 ft perimeter

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A block with a 1,800 ft perimeter

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A block with a 1,000 ft perimeter

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A block with a 3,000 ft perimeter

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In your own words, explain how measuring perimeter can help people talk about fairness in neighborhood design.

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Think about your own neighborhood.
Do you think it’s “walkable”? Why or why not?
Use what you learned about perimeter to explain your answer.

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