Weight or Capacity?

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What is weight?

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Weight is a measure of how heavy something is, usually measured in pounds or kilograms.

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the amount of space inside an object, often measured in liters or gallons.

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Which weighs more: a pound of feathers or a pound of bricks?

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They weigh the same; both are one pound.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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What unit would you use to measure the weight of a cat?

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You would use pounds.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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What unit would you use to measure the capacity of a swimming pool?

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You would use gallons.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How many ounces are in a pound?

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There are 16 ounces in a pound.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is the best unit to measure the weight of a pencil?

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You would use grams or ounces.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

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If a container holds 8 cups, what is its capacity in quarts?

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Its capacity is 2 quarts (since 1 quart = 4 cups).

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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What is heavier: 4 loaves of bread or a paper clip?

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4 loaves of bread are heavier.

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What is the difference between weight and capacity?

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Weight measures mass, while capacity measures how much something can hold.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2