Filling and Lifting — Practice

Question 1

In which unit do we measure liquids?

Accepted Answer

Litres (L).

Question 2

Which holds more: a spoon or a glass?

Accepted Answer

A glass.

Question 3

A jug fills 6 cups; a bottle fills 3 cups. Which has the bigger capacity?

Accepted Answer

The jug, because it needs more cups (6 > 3).

Question 4

On a balance, the stone side goes down. Is the stone heavier or lighter?

Accepted Answer

Heavier.

Question 5

Name something that holds about one litre.

Accepted Answer

A large water bottle or a milk packet of about 1 litre.

Question 6

Why can a short, wide container hold more than a tall, thin one?

Accepted Answer

Capacity depends on the whole space inside, not just the height; a short wide container can have more space, so you must fill to compare.

Practice — Filling and Lifting