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 snake (96 cm) or the pencil (4 cm)?
- Athe snake
- Bthe pencil
Answer: the pencil
96 cm > 4 cm.
2.Order from smallest to largest: 35 L, 47 L, 4 L
Answer: 4 L, 35 L, 47 L
3.The tub holds 2 L. The watering can holds 1 L. The tub holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 1
- 2 − 1 = 1
4.Which is heavier? The suitcase (42 kg) or the parcel (11 kg)?
- Athe suitcase
- Bthe parcel
Answer: the suitcase
42 kg > 11 kg.
5.Order from lightest to heaviest: 27 kg, 49 kg, 46 kg
Answer: 27 kg, 46 kg, 49 kg
6.The rope is 54 cm. The crayon is 35 cm. The rope is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 19
- 54 − 35 = 19
7.Which holds more? The water tank (47 L) or the tub (16 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe tub
Answer: the water tank
47 L > 16 L.
8.Order from smallest to largest: 7 L, 37 L, 48 L
Answer: 7 L, 37 L, 48 L
9.The sink holds 30 L. The water tank holds 23 L. The sink holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 7
- 30 − 23 = 7
10.Which is lighter? The suitcase (41 kg) or the sack of potatoes (38 kg)?
- Athe suitcase
- Bthe sack of potatoes
Answer: the sack of potatoes
41 kg > 38 kg.
11.Order from lightest to heaviest: 18 kg, 46 kg, 13 kg
Answer: 13 kg, 18 kg, 46 kg
12.The box of books is 37 kg. The dog is 1 kg. The box of books is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 36
- 37 − 1 = 36
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