Measuring Capacity or Weight

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What is capacity?

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Capacity is the maximum amount that a container can hold, usually measured in units like gallons, liters, or pints.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the measure of how heavy something is, usually measured in pounds or kilograms.

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What unit is used to measure capacity?

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Common units for measuring capacity include gallons, liters, quarts, and pints.

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What unit is used to measure weight?

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Common units for measuring weight include pounds and kilograms.

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If Ronda fills a jug with 1 gallon of milk, what is she measuring?

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Ronda is measuring the capacity of the jug.

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How does Blake sell lemonade at his stand?

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Blake likely sells lemonade by the cup.

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If Ramon is using pints, what is he measuring?

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Ramon is measuring capacity.

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What should Mr. Silva measure to ensure his suitcase weighs less than 50 pounds?

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Mr. Silva should measure the weight of the suitcase.

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If Perry has a 10 pound sack of potatoes, what does he know about it?

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Perry knows the weight of the sack.

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What is the difference between capacity and weight?

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Capacity refers to how much a container can hold, while weight refers to how heavy an object is.