How is the space a solid shape occupies measured?

• A. In square units
• B. In cubic units
• C. In linear units
• D. In percentage

Answer: (B)

The measurement of the space that a solid shape occupies is expressed in cubic units. This is because solid shapes have three dimensions: length, width, and height. When calculating the volume of a solid shape, you multiply these three dimensions together, which results in a measurement that reflects the total amount of space contained within the solid.

For instance, if you have a rectangular prism, you calculate its volume by multiplying its length, width, and height, yielding a measurement in cubic units (like cubic centimeters or cubic meters). This provides a clear understanding of how much space the solid takes up, distinguishing it from measurements related to area (found in square units) or distance (measured in linear units).