Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The ell and the bolt are units of length used to measure:

  1. land

  2. Firewood

  3. Rainfall

  4. Cloth
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Explanation

The ell and the bolt are traditional units used to measure cloth and textiles. An ell was approximately 45 inches (used in England), and a bolt typically refers to a rolled piece of cloth of specific length. Land is measured in acres or hectares, firewood in cords, and rainfall in millimeters or inches.

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