Estimate Liquid Volume

List these containers in order from least to greatest capacity.

Washing machine, Large pot, Spoon, Mug

• Mug, Spoon, Washing machine, Large pot

• Washing machine, Spoon, Mug, Large pot

• Spoon, Mug, Large pot, Washing machine

• Large pot, Mug, Spoon, Washing machine

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

Eileen wants to measure the capacity of her brother's wading pool. Which container should she use to measure it? Why?

• 1 milliliter container because it will take the least time

• 1 liter container because it will take the least time

• 1 liter container because it is the smallest unit of measurement

• 1 milliliter container because it is about the same size as a pool

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

A sandgrouse can soak up water in its feathers to carry it to its chicks. The amount is about the same as a small bottle of perfume. What is an estimate of how much water it could hold in its feathers?

• 20 milliliter

• 1 milliliter

• 1 liter

• 20 liters

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

Tony is painting a storage shed. He estimates he needs about 1 can of paint. What is the best estimate of the total volume for the can of paint?

• About 4 milliliters

• About 4 liters

• About 40 milliliters

• About 40 liters

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

Which cooler has the greatest capacity? Why?

• Cooler A because it can hold the most.

• Cooler B because it can hold the most.

• Cooler A because it can hold the least.

• Cooler B because it can hold the least.

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CCSS.5.MD.C.3A

CCSS.5.MD.C.3B

CCSS.5.MD.C.4

How many milliliters are in 3 liters?

• 3

• 30

• 300

• 3,000

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What would be the approximate capacity of the CAP of a water bottle?

• 1 liter

• 10 milliliters

• 1,000 milliliters

• 10 liters

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1