Year 3 Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the Year 3 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 more? The fish tank (6 L) or the tub (39 L)?
- Athe fish tank
- Bthe tub
Answer: the tub
6 L < 39 L.
2.Order from shortest to longest: 14 cm, 6 cm, 41 cm
Answer: 6 cm, 14 cm, 41 cm
3.The rope is 93 cm. The ribbon is 10 cm. The rope is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 83
- 93 − 10 = 83
4.Which is lighter? The box of books (39 kg) or the bag of sand (41 kg)?
- Athe box of books
- Bthe bag of sand
Answer: the box of books
39 kg < 41 kg.
5.Order from shortest to longest: 60 cm, 12 cm, 33 cm
Answer: 12 cm, 33 cm, 60 cm
6.The train is 91 cm. The ribbon is 27 cm. The train is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 64
- 91 − 27 = 64
7.Which is shorter? The snake (52 cm) or the stick (66 cm)?
- Athe snake
- Bthe stick
Answer: the snake
52 cm < 66 cm.
8.Order from shortest to longest: 79 cm, 16 cm, 78 cm
Answer: 16 cm, 78 cm, 79 cm
9.The tub holds 29 L. The water tank holds 28 L. The tub holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 1
- 29 − 28 = 1
10.Which is longer? The crayon (43 cm) or the ribbon (92 cm)?
- Athe crayon
- Bthe ribbon
Answer: the ribbon
43 cm < 92 cm.
11.Order from smallest to largest: 4 L, 28 L, 44 L
Answer: 4 L, 28 L, 44 L
12.The worm is 99 cm. The train is 17 cm. The worm is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 82
- 99 − 17 = 82
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