2nd Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 1 — Practice Set 2 — 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 holds less? The tub (6 L) or the watering can (7 L)?

Answer: the tub

6 L < 7 L.

2.Order from lightest to heaviest: 7 kg, 9 kg, 4 kg

Answer: 4 kg, 7 kg, 9 kg

3.Which holds less? The sink (9 L) or the fish tank (4 L)?

Answer: the fish tank

9 L > 4 L.

4.Which is longer? The snake (18 cm) or the ribbon (12 cm)?

Answer: the snake

18 cm > 12 cm.

5.Order from smallest to largest: 10 L, 5 L, 2 L

Answer: 2 L, 5 L, 10 L

6.Which is heavier? The dog (5 kg) or the sack of potatoes (1 kg)?

Answer: the dog

5 kg > 1 kg.

7.Which holds less? The watering can (4 L) or the bucket (1 L)?

Answer: the bucket

4 L > 1 L.

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

Answer: 2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg

9.Which holds more? The water tank (1 L) or the tub (6 L)?

Answer: the tub

1 L < 6 L.

10.Which is heavier? The box of books (4 kg) or the dog (1 kg)?

Answer: the box of books

4 kg > 1 kg.

11.Order from smallest to largest: 4 L, 6 L, 1 L

Answer: 1 L, 4 L, 6 L

12.Which holds less? The sink (9 L) or the watering can (2 L)?

Answer: the watering can

9 L > 2 L.

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