Speed - Which is Faster - Same Units (Level 1)

This topic focuses on comparing speeds when distances and times are given in the same units. Students must determine which of two entities is moving faster based on given measurements. The context involves various subjects such as bacteria, horses, spaceships, and bugs. Each item's speed can be determined by calculating how much distance it covers in a specified time, and students are then asked to compare these speeds to find out which is faster. This practice is an introduction to understanding and calculating speed within the broader context of speed, distance, and time.

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Speed - Which is Faster - Same Units Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Speed - Which is Faster - Same Units (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Speed, Distance, and Time - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/speed_distance_time_intro/

1

Bacteria A moves 3mm in 6d. Bacteria B moves 4mm in 7d. Which is faster?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

2

Horse A trots 2m in 6s. Horse B trots 5m in 8s. Which is faster?

a

Horse A

b

Horse B

3

Rocket A flies 5km in 5s. Rocket B flies 4km in 5s. Which is faster?

a

Rocket A

b

Rocket B

4

Bacteria A moves 2m in 8d. Bacteria B moves 5m in 6d. Which is faster?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

5

Bacteria A moves 2mm in 7d. Bacteria B moves 3mm in 6d. Which is faster?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

6

Bacteria A moves 4cm in 7d. Bacteria B moves 3cm in 4d. Which is faster?

a

Bacteria A

b

Bacteria B

7

Bug A crawls 5m in 7min. Bug B crawls 5m in 5min. Which is faster?

a

Bug A

b

Bug B