1st Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 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 longer? The train (47 cm) or the crayon (48 cm)?
- Athe train
- Bthe crayon
Answer: the crayon
47 cm < 48 cm.
2.Order from lightest to heaviest: 40 kg, 26 kg, 4 kg
Answer: 4 kg, 26 kg, 40 kg
3.The dog is 21 kg. The box of books is 20 kg. The dog is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 1
- 21 − 20 = 1
4.Which is lighter? The parcel (20 kg) or the dog (8 kg)?
- Athe parcel
- Bthe dog
Answer: the dog
20 kg > 8 kg.
5.Order from smallest to largest: 45 L, 26 L, 36 L
Answer: 26 L, 36 L, 45 L
6.The train is 41 cm. The pencil is 37 cm. The train is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 4
- 41 − 37 = 4
7.Which holds less? The water tank (42 L) or the tub (43 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe tub
Answer: the water tank
42 L < 43 L.
8.Order from lightest to heaviest: 34 kg, 28 kg, 24 kg
Answer: 24 kg, 28 kg, 34 kg
9.The rope is 89 cm. The ribbon is 55 cm. The rope is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 34
- 89 − 55 = 34
10.Which holds more? The watering can (32 L) or the fish tank (31 L)?
- Athe watering can
- Bthe fish tank
Answer: the watering can
32 L > 31 L.
11.Order from smallest to largest: 33 L, 45 L, 2 L
Answer: 2 L, 33 L, 45 L
12.The snake is 100 cm. The train is 88 cm. The snake is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 12
- 100 − 88 = 12
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