Let's solve each question on the "Mass and Weight" worksheet step by step, based on common real-world knowledge about the mass (or weight) of the objects shown.
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Question 1: Circle the two lightest items
Items shown:
- Giraffe
- Feather
- Bathtub (with water)
- Paper airplane
Analysis:
- A
giraffe is a large animal — very heavy.
- A
feather is extremely light.
- A
bathtub filled with water is very heavy (water weighs about 8.34 pounds per gallon).
- A
paper airplane is made of paper — very light.
✔ The
two lightest items are:
-
Feather
-
Paper airplane
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Answer: Circle the
feather and the
paper airplane.
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Question 2: Circle the heavier item
Items shown:
- Pillow
- Elephant
Analysis:
- A
pillow is light, typically weighing only a few pounds.
- An
elephant is one of the heaviest land animals — can weigh several tons.
✔ Clearly, the
elephant is much heavier.
👉
Answer: Circle the
elephant.
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Question 3: Circle the heaviest item
Items shown:
- Car
- Bus
- Toilet
- Teddy bear
Analysis:
- A
car weighs around 1,000–2,000 kg.
- A
bus is larger and heavier than a car — often 5,000–10,000 kg or more.
- A
toilet is heavy but still much lighter than vehicles — around 50–100 kg.
- A
teddy bear is very light — maybe 1–2 kg.
✔ The
bus is the heaviest among these.
👉
Answer: Circle the
bus.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
Circle: Feather and Paper airplane
2.
Circle: Elephant
3.
Circle: Bus
This worksheet helps children understand relative mass using familiar objects. Even though exact weights aren't given, they use logic and real-life experience to compare them.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of mass versus weight worksheet.
