2nd Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — 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 is longer? The pencil (81 cm) or the train (12 cm)?
- Athe pencil
- Bthe train
Answer: the pencil
81 cm > 12 cm.
2.Order from smallest to largest: 46 L, 4 L, 11 L
Answer: 4 L, 11 L, 46 L
3.The train is 75 cm. The pencil is 13 cm. The train is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 62
- 75 − 13 = 62
4.Which holds more? The water tank (46 L) or the watering can (15 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe watering can
Answer: the water tank
46 L > 15 L.
5.Order from shortest to longest: 3 cm, 30 cm, 92 cm
Answer: 3 cm, 30 cm, 92 cm
6.The fish tank holds 31 L. The tub holds 7 L. The fish tank holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 24
- 31 − 7 = 24
7.Which is lighter? The box of books (10 kg) or the bag of sand (41 kg)?
- Athe box of books
- Bthe bag of sand
Answer: the box of books
10 kg < 41 kg.
8.Order from smallest to largest: 27 L, 41 L, 4 L
Answer: 4 L, 27 L, 41 L
9.The worm is 57 cm. The snake is 8 cm. The worm is (answer space) cm longer.
Answer: 49
- 57 − 8 = 49
10.Which holds less? The fish tank (44 L) or the watering can (29 L)?
- Athe fish tank
- Bthe watering can
Answer: the watering can
44 L > 29 L.
11.Order from smallest to largest: 17 L, 14 L, 35 L
Answer: 14 L, 17 L, 35 L
12.The watering can holds 23 L. The sink holds 7 L. The watering can holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 16
- 23 − 7 = 16
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