Calculating Pool Volume and Depth

Calculating Pool Volume and Depth

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial explains how to calculate the volume of both rectangular and sloped swimming pools. It begins with a basic introduction to volume calculation, followed by a detailed step-by-step guide for calculating the volume of a rectangular pool using its dimensions and converting it to gallons. The tutorial then addresses how to calculate the volume of a sloped pool by determining the average depth. The video concludes with a brief mention of future topics, including multi-slope pools and other shapes like circular and kidney pools.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in calculating the volume of a rectangular swimming pool?

Calculate the area of the pool

Estimate the number of swimmers

Draw the swimming pool

Measure the temperature of the water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate the volume of a non-sloped rectangular swimming pool?

Multiply the length, width, and depth

Divide the length by the width

Add the length, width, and depth

Subtract the depth from the length

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the volume in cubic feet of a non-sloped pool with dimensions 20x10x8 feet?

1600 cubic feet

1500 cubic feet

2000 cubic feet

1800 cubic feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the formula to calculate the volume of a rectangular pool?

Length + Width + Depth

Length / Width / Depth

Length - Width - Depth

Length x Width x Depth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you convert cubic feet to gallons for a swimming pool?

Multiply by 5

Multiply by 7.5

Multiply by 6.5

Multiply by 10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the volume in gallons of a non-sloped pool with a volume of 1600 cubic feet?

10,000 gallons

12,000 gallons

15,000 gallons

9,000 gallons

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the conversion factor from cubic feet to gallons?

8.5

5.5

6.5

7.5

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