Pets
Worksheet Description
This worksheet contains a collection of word problems that revolve around calculating the volume of various containers and enclosures for pets. The problems involve different shapes such as rectangular prisms, cylinders, and cubes, with each question giving the dimensions of items like a fish tank, a hamster cage, a birdcage, and a rabbit hutch. Students are tasked with figuring out how much space is available in these items for the pets, using the provided measurements.
The worksheet aims to teach students how to calculate the volume of different geometric shapes, which in this context, are related to pet enclosures. It emphasizes practical applications of geometry, encouraging students to understand and visualize three-dimensional spaces. This exercise also helps students to develop their problem-solving and mathematical skills, particularly in converting dimensions into volume. Furthermore, it aids in reinforcing the students’ understanding of units of measurement and how to apply mathematical formulas to real-life scenarios.
Example Problems
1. A fish tank has the shape of a rectangular prism with dimensions 24 inches by 12 inches by 18 inches. Calculate the volume of water the tank can hold in cubic inches.
2. A hamster cage is cylindrical with a radius of 8 inches and a height of 10 inches. Determine the volume of the cage in cubic inches.
3. A birdcage is shaped like a rectangular prism with dimensions 20 inches by 16 inches by 24 inches. Calculate the volume of the birdcage in cubic inches.
4. A pet turtle is kept in a cylindrical tank with a radius of 12 inches and a height of 6 inches. Determine the volume of water in the tank in cubic inches.
5. A snake is living in a triangular terrarium with a base of 18 inches and a height of 12 inches. Calculate the volume of the terrarium in cubic inches.
6. A guinea pig’s cage is shaped like a rectangular prism with dimensions 36 inches by 18 inches by 12 inches. Determine the volume of the cage in cubic inches.
7. A rabbit hutch is cylindrical with a radius of 14 inches and a height of 30 inches. Calculate the volume of the hutch in cubic inches.