2nd Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 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 is shorter? The ribbon (22 cm) or the worm (31 cm)?
- Athe ribbon
- Bthe worm
Answer: the ribbon
22 cm < 31 cm.
2.Order from smallest to largest: 5 L, 47 L, 40 L
Answer: 5 L, 40 L, 47 L
3.The sack of potatoes is 43 kg. The parcel is 3 kg. The sack of potatoes is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 40
- 43 − 3 = 40
4.Which holds more? The fish tank (30 L) or the water tank (1 L)?
- Athe fish tank
- Bthe water tank
Answer: the fish tank
30 L > 1 L.
5.Order from smallest to largest: 38 L, 34 L, 43 L
Answer: 34 L, 38 L, 43 L
6.The bag of sand is 9 kg. The box of books is 1 kg. The bag of sand is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 8
- 9 − 1 = 8
7.Which holds less? The sink (25 L) or the watering can (50 L)?
- Athe sink
- Bthe watering can
Answer: the sink
25 L < 50 L.
8.Order from lightest to heaviest: 13 kg, 50 kg, 41 kg
Answer: 13 kg, 41 kg, 50 kg
9.The rope is 35 cm. The crayon is 14 cm. The rope is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 21
- 35 − 14 = 21
10.Which holds less? The water tank (9 L) or the bucket (32 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe bucket
Answer: the water tank
9 L < 32 L.
11.Order from smallest to largest: 31 L, 41 L, 20 L
Answer: 20 L, 31 L, 41 L
12.The sink holds 9 L. The water tank holds 7 L. The sink holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 2
- 9 − 7 = 2
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