1st Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 1 — Answers
Answer sheet with worked solutions for the 1st Grade measurement worksheet.
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cm = centimeters (length), kg = kilograms (mass), L = liters (capacity). Compare the numbers when the units are the same.
1.Which is heavier? The suitcase (9 kg) or the dog (6 kg)?
- Athe suitcase
- Bthe dog
Answer: the suitcase
9 kg > 6 kg.
2.Order from smallest to largest: 10 L, 6 L, 9 L
Answer: 6 L, 9 L, 10 L
3.Which is shorter? The stick (14 cm) or the rope (20 cm)?
- Athe stick
- Bthe rope
Answer: the stick
14 cm < 20 cm.
4.Which holds more? The fish tank (8 L) or the tub (4 L)?
- Athe fish tank
- Bthe tub
Answer: the fish tank
8 L > 4 L.
5.Order from smallest to largest: 4 L, 9 L, 7 L
Answer: 4 L, 7 L, 9 L
6.Which is heavier? The box of books (7 kg) or the dog (1 kg)?
- Athe box of books
- Bthe dog
Answer: the box of books
7 kg > 1 kg.
7.Which is shorter? The snake (23 cm) or the ribbon (17 cm)?
- Athe snake
- Bthe ribbon
Answer: the ribbon
23 cm > 17 cm.
8.Order from lightest to heaviest: 9 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg
Answer: 2 kg, 8 kg, 9 kg
9.Which holds less? The sink (4 L) or the bucket (5 L)?
- Athe sink
- Bthe bucket
Answer: the sink
4 L < 5 L.
10.Which holds less? The watering can (4 L) or the tub (10 L)?
- Athe watering can
- Bthe tub
Answer: the watering can
4 L < 10 L.
11.Order from lightest to heaviest: 8 kg, 10 kg, 6 kg
Answer: 6 kg, 8 kg, 10 kg
12.Which is longer? The worm (17 cm) or the rope (28 cm)?
- Athe worm
- Bthe rope
Answer: the rope
17 cm < 28 cm.
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