2nd Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 1 — Answers

Answer sheet with worked solutions for the 2nd 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 train (22 cm) or the rope (5 cm)?

Answer: the rope

22 cm > 5 cm.

2.Order from lightest to heaviest: 3 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg

Answer: 3 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg

3.Which is longer? The rope (23 cm) or the train (21 cm)?

Answer: the rope

23 cm > 21 cm.

4.Which is lighter? The bag of sand (9 kg) or the dog (3 kg)?

Answer: the dog

9 kg > 3 kg.

5.Order from smallest to largest: 9 L, 4 L, 8 L

Answer: 4 L, 8 L, 9 L

6.Which holds less? The sink (8 L) or the tub (5 L)?

Answer: the tub

8 L > 5 L.

7.Which is shorter? The crayon (13 cm) or the train (22 cm)?

Answer: the crayon

13 cm < 22 cm.

8.Order from shortest to longest: 14 cm, 5 cm, 27 cm

Answer: 5 cm, 14 cm, 27 cm

9.Which is lighter? The box of books (3 kg) or the bag of sand (4 kg)?

Answer: the box of books

3 kg < 4 kg.

10.Which holds less? The tub (3 L) or the bucket (4 L)?

Answer: the tub

3 L < 4 L.

11.Order from shortest to longest: 2 cm, 20 cm, 16 cm

Answer: 2 cm, 16 cm, 20 cm

12.Which holds less? The fish tank (1 L) or the sink (2 L)?

Answer: the fish tank

1 L < 2 L.

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