Year 2 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 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 lighter? The sack of potatoes (41 kg) or the dog (8 kg)?
- Athe sack of potatoes
- Bthe dog
Answer: the dog
41 kg > 8 kg.
2.Order from smallest to largest: 15 L, 18 L, 17 L
Answer: 15 L, 17 L, 18 L
3.The tub holds 2 L. The fish tank holds 1 L. The tub holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 1
- 2 − 1 = 1
4.Which is shorter? The snake (37 cm) or the stick (23 cm)?
- Athe snake
- Bthe stick
Answer: the stick
37 cm > 23 cm.
5.Order from shortest to longest: 25 cm, 65 cm, 81 cm
Answer: 25 cm, 65 cm, 81 cm
6.The worm is 52 cm. The rope is 29 cm. The worm is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 23
- 52 − 29 = 23
7.Which holds more? The tub (6 L) or the fish tank (13 L)?
- Athe tub
- Bthe fish tank
Answer: the fish tank
6 L < 13 L.
8.Order from lightest to heaviest: 45 kg, 32 kg, 24 kg
Answer: 24 kg, 32 kg, 45 kg
9.The suitcase is 50 kg. The dog is 27 kg. The suitcase is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 23
- 50 − 27 = 23
10.Which is longer? The crayon (15 cm) or the pencil (71 cm)?
- Athe crayon
- Bthe pencil
Answer: the pencil
15 cm < 71 cm.
11.Order from smallest to largest: 14 L, 24 L, 9 L
Answer: 9 L, 14 L, 24 L
12.The fish tank holds 45 L. The tub holds 24 L. The fish tank holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 21
- 45 − 24 = 21
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