Question

Which would you measure in kilograms?

A. The mass of a butterfly
B. The capacity of a bottle
C. The mass of a basketball
D. The length of a river

Answer 1

The answer to your problem is, C. The mass of a basketball

Explanation:

First of all, if you want to measure heavy items then you could do it in kilograms for example:

Cup filled with water ( lb )

Gallon tank ( kg )

Since basketball or heavy ( depends how much pressure is put it there ) and you cannot really " weigh " a river.

The heaviest option from the option choices A, B, & C.

Option C, is the heaviest

Thus the answer to your problem is, C. The mass of a basketball

Answer 2

C. The mass of a basketball

Explanation:

C. The mass of a basketball is typically measured in kilograms.

A. You would measure the mass of a butterfly in milligrams or grams.

B. The capacity of a bottle is measured in milliliters or liters.

D. The length of a river is measured in meters or kilometers.