volume

You might think about volume when:

• filling up your gas tank with gas

• thinking about how much water is in a swimming pool or hot tub

• filling up measuring cups when you are baking

• filling up your glass with water, or chocolate milk

Volume is defined as the amount of space an object takes up. Because matter takes so many different forms, volume can be measured many different ways.

Multiple Choice

What is the volume of this prism?

• 18 cubic cm

• 6 cubic cm

• 9 cubic cm