Weight, Length, and Capacity

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What is weight?

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Weight is how heavy something is, usually measured in pounds (lb) or kilograms (kg).

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What is length?

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Length is how long something is, measured in units like inches, feet, or meters.

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is how much a container can hold, measured in units like gallons, liters, or cups.

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What unit is used to measure weight?

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Common units for weight include pounds (lb) and kilograms (kg).

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What unit is used to measure length?

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Common units for length include inches, feet, and meters.

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What unit is used to measure capacity?

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Common units for capacity include gallons, liters, and cups.

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If a sack weighs 10 pounds, what does that tell us?

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It tells us the weight of the sack.

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Which unit would you use to measure water in a swimming pool?

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You would use gallons.

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True or False: A spoon can hold about 5 cups of milk.

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False, a spoon cannot hold that much.

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What could be the weight of a new car?

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A new car could weigh about 2 tons.