Water Measurement Problem Solving

Water Measurement Problem Solving

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science, Life Skills

5th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial explains how to measure exactly four gallons of water using only a three-gallon and a five-gallon container. The process involves a series of steps where water is transferred between the containers to achieve the desired measurement. The solution is broken down into three main steps: initial setup, adjusting volumes, and final steps, leading to the successful measurement of four gallons.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge presented in the video?

Determining the weight of water.

Calculating the volume of a container.

Finding a way to measure exactly four gallons of water.

Identifying the material of the containers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the water measurement problem?

Fill the three-gallon container.

Empty both containers.

Measure the weight of the water.

Fill the five-gallon container.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After filling the three-gallon container, what should be done next?

Pour it into the five-gallon container.

Pour it back into the source.

Leave it as is.

Measure its temperature.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gallons are left in the three-gallon container after transferring to the five-gallon container?

Two gallons

One gallon

Three gallons

No water left

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after emptying the five-gallon container?

Pour the remaining water from the three-gallon container into the five-gallon container.

Leave the containers empty.

Refill the three-gallon container.

Fill the five-gallon container with new water.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of refilling the three-gallon container in the final steps?

To pour it into the five-gallon container to reach four gallons.

To have extra water for later.

To clean the container.

To measure its weight.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many gallons are in the five-gallon container after the final transfer?

Three gallons

Two gallons

Five gallons

Four gallons

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