Volume and Capacity
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I. What is the definition of volume?
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List two examples of how volume is important in our daily lives.
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II. What units are used to measure volume?
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III. What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular
prism?
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Calculate the volume of the following rectangular prisms.
8 cm
4 cm
1 cm
5 cm
5 cm
2 cm
2 mm
8 mm
5 mm
5 mm
2 mm
7 mm
IV. What is the definition of capacity?
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List three units of measure that might be used to indicate capacity.
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V. How many mL are there in 1 L? _________________________
VI. Practice changing between units of capacity.
150 mL = _____________ L 1200L = ___________ mL
24 kL = _______________ L 24 mL = ____________ L
VII. List two objects for each unit of measurement that you would
measure with that unit.
mL __________________ _____________________
kL __________________ _____________________
L ____________________ _____________________