1st Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — 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 shorter? The worm (100 cm) or the crayon (15 cm)?
- Athe worm
- Bthe crayon
Answer: the crayon
100 cm > 15 cm.
2.Order from smallest to largest: 45 L, 19 L, 30 L
Answer: 19 L, 30 L, 45 L
3.The rope is 86 cm. The crayon is 63 cm. The rope is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 23
- 86 − 63 = 23
4.Which holds more? The bucket (38 L) or the sink (32 L)?
- Athe bucket
- Bthe sink
Answer: the bucket
38 L > 32 L.
5.Order from smallest to largest: 12 L, 15 L, 6 L
Answer: 6 L, 12 L, 15 L
6.The worm is 5 cm. The ribbon is 3 cm. The worm is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 2
- 5 − 3 = 2
7.Which holds less? The tub (17 L) or the fish tank (13 L)?
- Athe tub
- Bthe fish tank
Answer: the fish tank
17 L > 13 L.
8.Order from smallest to largest: 13 L, 11 L, 1 L
Answer: 1 L, 11 L, 13 L
9.The tub holds 26 L. The water tank holds 15 L. The tub holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 11
- 26 − 15 = 11
10.Which is heavier? The parcel (43 kg) or the dog (42 kg)?
- Athe parcel
- Bthe dog
Answer: the parcel
43 kg > 42 kg.
11.Order from lightest to heaviest: 47 kg, 42 kg, 20 kg
Answer: 20 kg, 42 kg, 47 kg
12.The water tank holds 32 L. The fish tank holds 20 L. The water tank holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 12
- 32 − 20 = 12
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