1st Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 3 — 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 holds more? The tub (21 L) or the water tank (49 L)?
- Athe tub
- Bthe water tank
Answer: the water tank
21 L < 49 L.
2.Order from smallest to largest: 20 L, 12 L, 15 L
Answer: 12 L, 15 L, 20 L
3.The fish tank holds 50 L. The watering can holds 20 L. The fish tank holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 30
- 50 − 20 = 30
4.Which holds more? The watering can (2 L) or the bucket (41 L)?
- Athe watering can
- Bthe bucket
Answer: the bucket
2 L < 41 L.
5.Order from shortest to longest: 8 cm, 37 cm, 95 cm
Answer: 8 cm, 37 cm, 95 cm
6.The parcel is 26 kg. The dog is 23 kg. The parcel is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 3
- 26 − 23 = 3
7.Which holds less? The fish tank (3 L) or the bucket (4 L)?
- Athe fish tank
- Bthe bucket
Answer: the fish tank
3 L < 4 L.
8.Order from shortest to longest: 43 cm, 3 cm, 93 cm
Answer: 3 cm, 43 cm, 93 cm
9.The rope is 63 cm. The ribbon is 53 cm. The rope is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 10
- 63 − 53 = 10
10.Which holds less? The watering can (27 L) or the water tank (38 L)?
- Athe watering can
- Bthe water tank
Answer: the watering can
27 L < 38 L.
11.Order from shortest to longest: 20 cm, 88 cm, 65 cm
Answer: 20 cm, 65 cm, 88 cm
12.The train is 80 cm. The pencil is 65 cm. The train is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 15
- 80 − 65 = 15
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