Worksheet Solutions: Heavy and Light Objects - 1

Q1: Which is heavier in weight?
(a) Packet of Milk
(b) Packet of Potatoes
Ans: (b) Packet of Potatoes
Explanation: A packet of potatoes is heavier because it contains many solid potatoes. A packet of milk of similar size is lighter as it is a liquid in a smaller mass for the same packet size.

Q2: Write numbers 1, 2, 3 for lightest to heaviest for the following: a scissor, a crayon, a book
Ans: 2, 1, 3

Q3: Which is heavier in weight?
(a) Blanket
(b) Pillow

Ans: (a)
Explanation: A blanket is heavier because it is larger and has more material than a pillow. A pillow is soft and lighter in comparison.

Q4: Write numbers 1,2,3 for lightest to heaviest for the following : a cycle, a car, a football

Ans: 2, 3, 1

Q5: Write numbers 1, 2, 3 for lightest to heaviest for the following: an apple, a ball, a leaf
Ans: 3, 2, 1

Q6: In a bucket, we can fill 2 glass of water. Which has more capacity, a glass or a bucket?

Ans: A bucket has more capacity because it can hold more water than a single glass.

Q7: Tick the container that contains more quantity of liquid: A mug or A jug

Ans: Jug

Q8: Choose the correct measuring unit: How heavy a school bag is?

(a) m
(b) kg
(c) L

Ans: (b) kg
Explanation: Kilogram (kg) is the unit used to measure weight. A school bag's weight is measured in kilograms.

Q9: Choose the correct measuring unit: Quantity of a tea in a cup is measured in __________

(a) ml
(b) cm
(c) g

Ans: (a) ml
Explanation: Millilitre (ml) is used for small amounts of liquid like a cup of tea.

Q10: Arrange the containers according to their capacity in ascending order: Water tank, Mug, Cup, Spoon

Ans: Spoon, Cup, Mug, Water tank