Differentiate Between Area, Perimeter, and Volume

​ (a)   is the inside of a shape, ​ (b)   is the outside of the shape, ​ and (c)   is inside of an object.

• Area

• perimeter

• volume

• side

• length

• width

• height

A feeding trough in the shape of a rectangular prism is filled with corn weekly. What will the farmer need to know about the trough in order to buy enough corn for the week?

• surface area

• perimeter

• volume

• area

Dan is framing a picture of his baseball team. What would be the BEST measurement for Dan to find in order to know the length of the molding he will need to frame the picture?

• the area of the picture

• the weight of the picture

• the volume of the picture

• the perimeter of the picture

The amount of water a pool holds.

• Perimeter

• Area

• Volume

Which of the following best describes the concept of volume?

• The amount of space inside a 2-dimensional shape

• The amount of space inside a 3-dimensional object

• The length of the sides of a shape

• The perimeter of a shape

Enough wood to make a frame for a picture

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

A blue pad to go around a trampoline

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

Enough ribbon to put a lace border around a curtain

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

Enough fence to go around a garden

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume