Question 7 of 11intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer4 marks

B. Answer the following questions.

(i)

How many cups of water will fill your water bottle?

Answer

Answers will vary. A typical water bottle holds approximately 2-4 cups of water.

(ii)

Now fill your friend's water bottle with the same cup. How many cups of water will fill your friend's bottle?

Answer

Answers will vary depending on the friend's bottle size. The number may be different from the student's bottle.

(iii)

Which bottle holds more water?

Answer

The bottle that required more cups to fill holds more water.

(iv)

Try it with another bottle. Which bottle holds less water?

Answer

The bottle that required fewer cups to fill holds less water.

Explanation

(i) Students fill their water bottle using a cup and count how many cups are needed. (ii) Students repeat the measurement with their friend's bottle to compare capacities. (iii) Students compare the number of cups needed for each bottle to determine which has greater capacity. (iv) Students extend their learning by comparing with a third bottle to reinforce the concept of capacity.

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