1st Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 4 — 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 pencil (97 cm) or the crayon (64 cm)?
- Athe pencil
- Bthe crayon
Answer: the crayon
97 cm > 64 cm.
2.Order from shortest to longest: 72 cm, 50 cm, 15 cm
Answer: 15 cm, 50 cm, 72 cm
3.The sack of potatoes is 26 kg. The parcel is 4 kg. The sack of potatoes is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 22
- 26 − 4 = 22
4.Which holds less? The sink (22 L) or the fish tank (13 L)?
- Athe sink
- Bthe fish tank
Answer: the fish tank
22 L > 13 L.
5.Order from smallest to largest: 1 L, 40 L, 34 L
Answer: 1 L, 34 L, 40 L
6.The bag of sand is 7 kg. The parcel is 3 kg. The bag of sand is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 4
- 7 − 3 = 4
7.Which holds less? The water tank (43 L) or the tub (50 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe tub
Answer: the water tank
43 L < 50 L.
8.Order from shortest to longest: 92 cm, 46 cm, 64 cm
Answer: 46 cm, 64 cm, 92 cm
9.The snake is 15 cm. The stick is 14 cm. The snake is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 1
- 15 − 14 = 1
10.Which holds less? The watering can (36 L) or the sink (15 L)?
- Athe watering can
- Bthe sink
Answer: the sink
36 L > 15 L.
11.Order from shortest to longest: 100 cm, 59 cm, 74 cm
Answer: 59 cm, 74 cm, 100 cm
12.The tub holds 29 L. The sink holds 9 L. The tub holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 20
- 29 − 9 = 20
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