2nd Grade Comparing Length, Mass and Capacity Worksheet — Level 2 — Practice Set 4 — 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 watering can (38 L) or the tub (9 L)?
- Athe watering can
- Bthe tub
Answer: the tub
38 L > 9 L.
2.Order from shortest to longest: 77 cm, 83 cm, 99 cm
Answer: 77 cm, 83 cm, 99 cm
3.The bag of sand is 10 kg. The box of books is 4 kg. The bag of sand is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 6
- 10 − 4 = 6
4.Which is shorter? The ribbon (74 cm) or the crayon (100 cm)?
- Athe ribbon
- Bthe crayon
Answer: the ribbon
74 cm < 100 cm.
5.Order from shortest to longest: 76 cm, 84 cm, 2 cm
Answer: 2 cm, 76 cm, 84 cm
6.The dog is 38 kg. The box of books is 35 kg. The dog is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 3
- 38 − 35 = 3
7.Which holds more? The tub (5 L) or the water tank (12 L)?
- Athe tub
- Bthe water tank
Answer: the water tank
5 L < 12 L.
8.Order from smallest to largest: 16 L, 7 L, 5 L
Answer: 5 L, 7 L, 16 L
9.The bag of sand is 44 kg. The dog is 31 kg. The bag of sand is (answer space) kg heavier.
Answer: 13
- 44 − 31 = 13
10.Which holds more? The water tank (23 L) or the fish tank (2 L)?
- Athe water tank
- Bthe fish tank
Answer: the water tank
23 L > 2 L.
11.Order from shortest to longest: 61 cm, 6 cm, 99 cm
Answer: 6 cm, 61 cm, 99 cm
12.The watering can holds 28 L. The tub holds 6 L. The watering can holds (answer space) L more.
Answer: 22
- 28 − 6 = 22
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