Question

1. in the space provided, give an example of a referent you might use to estimate the volume or capacity of the following objects:

a. volume of sand in the bucket of a loader
b. capacity of a storage bin
c. volume of water in a fish bowl
d. capacity of the trunk of a car

Explanation:

A referent is a familiar object used for comparison to estimate volume or capacity. For the volume of sand in a loader bucket, a cubic - yard dumpster can be a referent as it gives an idea of a large volume. For the capacity of a storage bin, a large plastic tote (e.g., 50 - gallon tote) can be used as a referent. For the volume of water in a fishbowl, a 2 - liter soda bottle can be a referent as it is a common household item with a known volume. For the capacity of a car trunk, a large suitcase can be a referent to estimate how much it can hold.

Answer:

a. A cubic - yard dumpster
b. A 50 - gallon plastic tote
c. A 2 - liter soda bottle
d. A large suitcase