Liquid Volume and Mass Quiz

Grade 3 · Math · Quiz

Test your knowledge of liters, milliliters, grams, and kilograms.

Questions

1. How many milliliters are in 3 liters?

   1. 30
   2. 300
   3. 3,000
   4. 30,000
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   Answer: 3,000

   1 L = 1,000 mL, so 3 L = 3 × 1,000 = 3,000 mL.

2. A gram is a larger unit of mass than a kilogram.

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   Answer: False

   A gram is SMALLER than a kilogram. 1,000 grams = 1 kilogram.

3. A bucket holds 8 L of water and a cup holds 2 L. Together they hold ___ L.

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   Answer: 10

   8 L + 2 L = 10 L.

4. Which unit would you use to measure the mass of a feather?

   1. kilograms
   2. liters
   3. grams
   4. meters
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   Answer: grams

   A feather is extremely light — grams are used for small masses. Kilograms would be too large.

5. A watermelon has a mass of 6 kg. An orange has a mass of 300 g. Which is heavier?

   1. Orange
   2. Watermelon
   3. They are equal
   4. Cannot tell
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   Answer: Watermelon

   6 kg = 6,000 g, which is far more than 300 g. The watermelon is much heavier.

6. 2 kg = ___ grams.

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   Answer: 2000

   1 kg = 1,000 g, so 2 kg = 2,000 g.

7. You would use liters to measure how much soup is in a pot.

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   Answer: True

   Soup is a liquid — liters and milliliters are the correct units.

8. A pitcher holds 4 L. After pouring out 1 L, how much remains?

   1. 5 L
   2. 3 L
   3. 2 L
   4. 4 L
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   Answer: 3 L

   4 L − 1 L = 3 L remaining.

9. A dog has a mass of 8 kg and a cat has a mass of 5 kg. What is their combined mass?

   1. 3 kg
   2. 13 kg
   3. 12 kg
   4. 14 kg
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   Answer: 13 kg

   8 kg + 5 kg = 13 kg total mass.

10. The unit for measuring liquid volume in the metric system is the ___.

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    Answer: liter

    The metric system uses liters (L) for liquid volume.

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