Year 2 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 3 — 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 shorter? The worm (68 cm) or the train (30 cm)?
- Athe worm
- Bthe train
Answer: the train
68 cm > 30 cm.
2.Order from lightest to heaviest: 13 kg, 2 kg, 20 kg
Answer: 2 kg, 13 kg, 20 kg
3.The ribbon is 27 cm. The worm is 4 cm. The ribbon is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 23
- 27 − 4 = 23
4.Which is longer? The stick (27 cm) or the crayon (58 cm)?
- Athe stick
- Bthe crayon
Answer: the crayon
27 cm < 58 cm.
5.Order from smallest to largest: 38 L, 23 L, 50 L
Answer: 23 L, 38 L, 50 L
6.The tub holds 43 L. The fish tank holds 35 L. The tub holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 8
- 43 − 35 = 8
7.Which holds less? The water tank (22 L) or the watering can (10 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe watering can
Answer: the watering can
22 L > 10 L.
8.Order from smallest to largest: 3 L, 41 L, 42 L
Answer: 3 L, 41 L, 42 L
9.The fish tank holds 11 L. The bucket holds 1 L. The fish tank holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 10
- 11 − 1 = 10
10.Which holds more? The bucket (17 L) or the fish tank (37 L)?
- Athe bucket
- Bthe fish tank
Answer: the fish tank
17 L < 37 L.
11.Order from lightest to heaviest: 32 kg, 49 kg, 9 kg
Answer: 9 kg, 32 kg, 49 kg
12.The box of books is 12 kg. The dog is 11 kg. The box of books is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 1
- 12 − 11 = 1
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