Capacity

What is the unit of measurement for capacity?

• grams (g)

• liters (L) or milliliters (mL)

• pounds (lbs)

• meters (m)

How many milliliters are in one liter?

• 1500

• 500

• 750

• 1000

Which container has the greater capacity: a cup or a gallon?

• liter

• quart

• pint

• gallon

Explain the difference between volume and capacity.

• Volume is the measurement of length, while capacity is the measurement of width.

• Volume is the physical space occupied by a substance, while capacity is the maximum amount of substance that a container can hold.

• Volume is the weight of a substance, while capacity is the density of the substance.

• Volume is the amount of liquid in a container, while capacity is the amount of solid in a container.

If a container can hold 3 liters of water, how many milliliters is that?

• 100

• 3000

• 500

• 2000

What is the capacity of a typical bathtub in liters?

• 150-190 liters

• 300-350 liters

• 200-250 liters

• 50-80 liters

Compare the capacity of a teaspoon and a tablespoon.

• A tablespoon has three times the capacity of a teaspoon.

• A teaspoon has half the capacity of a tablespoon.

• A teaspoon has the same capacity as a tablespoon.

• A teaspoon has double the capacity of a tablespoon.

How is capacity different from weight?

• Capacity is the maximum amount that something can contain or produce, while weight is the force exerted on an object due to gravity.

• Weight is the maximum amount that something can contain

• Capacity is the measurement of force on an object

• Capacity is the same as weight

Explain the concept of overflow when it comes to measuring capacity.

• Overflow in measuring capacity occurs when the quantity being measured exceeds the maximum limit of the measuring device or container.

• Overflow is when the measuring container is too big for the quantity

• Overflow occurs when the quantity being measured is less than the maximum limit

• Overflow happens when the measuring device is too small

If a jug can hold 2 gallons of milk, how many liters is that?

• 1.5 liters

• 3.78541 liters

• 7.57082 liters

• 10 liters