Year 1 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 2 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 1 measurement worksheet.
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cm = centimetres (length), kg = kilograms (mass), L = litres (capacity). Compare the numbers when the units are the same.
1.Which holds less? The tub (49 L) or the sink (39 L)?
- Athe tub
- Bthe sink
Answer: the sink
49 L > 39 L.
2.Order from shortest to longest: 53 cm, 46 cm, 68 cm
Answer: 46 cm, 53 cm, 68 cm
3.The dog is 25 kg. The suitcase is 10 kg. The dog is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 15
- 25 − 10 = 15
4.Which is shorter? The ribbon (60 cm) or the train (4 cm)?
- Athe ribbon
- Bthe train
Answer: the train
60 cm > 4 cm.
5.Order from smallest to largest: 25 L, 24 L, 44 L
Answer: 24 L, 25 L, 44 L
6.The crayon is 33 cm. The rope is 11 cm. The crayon is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 22
- 33 − 11 = 22
7.Which is heavier? The parcel (46 kg) or the bag of sand (29 kg)?
- Athe parcel
- Bthe bag of sand
Answer: the parcel
46 kg > 29 kg.
8.Order from smallest to largest: 22 L, 50 L, 35 L
Answer: 22 L, 35 L, 50 L
9.The box of books is 14 kg. The sack of potatoes is 7 kg. The box of books is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 7
- 14 − 7 = 7
10.Which is lighter? The sack of potatoes (44 kg) or the suitcase (22 kg)?
- Athe sack of potatoes
- Bthe suitcase
Answer: the suitcase
44 kg > 22 kg.
11.Order from shortest to longest: 63 cm, 71 cm, 47 cm
Answer: 47 cm, 63 cm, 71 cm
12.The water tank holds 45 L. The fish tank holds 39 L. The water tank holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 6
- 45 − 39 = 6
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