Year 2 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 2 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 is longer? The train (2 cm) or the pencil (62 cm)?
- Athe train
- Bthe pencil
Answer: the pencil
2 cm < 62 cm.
2.Order from lightest to heaviest: 13 kg, 41 kg, 33 kg
Answer: 13 kg, 33 kg, 41 kg
3.The dog is 16 kg. The sack of potatoes is 10 kg. The dog is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 6
- 16 − 10 = 6
4.Which is lighter? The box of books (3 kg) or the dog (16 kg)?
- Athe box of books
- Bthe dog
Answer: the box of books
3 kg < 16 kg.
5.Order from lightest to heaviest: 6 kg, 14 kg, 36 kg
Answer: 6 kg, 14 kg, 36 kg
6.The train is 89 cm. The snake is 24 cm. The train is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 65
- 89 − 24 = 65
7.Which holds less? The water tank (17 L) or the watering can (49 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe watering can
Answer: the water tank
17 L < 49 L.
8.Order from smallest to largest: 42 L, 48 L, 32 L
Answer: 32 L, 42 L, 48 L
9.The worm is 49 cm. The snake is 5 cm. The worm is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 44
- 49 − 5 = 44
10.Which holds less? The fish tank (14 L) or the water tank (44 L)?
- Athe fish tank
- Bthe water tank
Answer: the fish tank
14 L < 44 L.
11.Order from shortest to longest: 1 cm, 58 cm, 74 cm
Answer: 1 cm, 58 cm, 74 cm
12.The suitcase is 47 kg. The bag of sand is 11 kg. The suitcase is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 36
- 47 − 11 = 36
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