Mathematics Grade 9 15 min

Which metric unit of volume is appropriate?

Which metric unit of volume is appropriate?

What you'll learn

  • Identify whether to use milliliters (mL) or liters (L) to measure the volume of different containers (e.g., a cup, a bucket) with 80% accuracy.
  • Explain why liters are used to measure larger amounts of liquid than milliliters, using examples like a bathtub versus a spoon.
  • Apply the correct unit (mL or L) to estimate the volume of 3 out of 4 given everyday objects.

Tutorial Preview

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Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Which unit is best for measuring the volume of a single raindrop?
0.mL
1.L
2.kL
3.kg
Easy
What is the most appropriate unit for the volume of a bottle of water?
0.mL
1.L
2.kL
3.m
Easy
Which unit would you use to measure the water in a large lake?
0.mL
1.L
2.kL
3.cm

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