Why is it better to use liters rather than milliliters to measure the capacity of a child's swimming pool?

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An eye dropper has a capacity of about 1
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. A child's swimming pool has a capacity that is much
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than an eye dropper.

Answer 1

larger
milliliters

Using milliliters to measure the capacity of a child's swimming pool would involve very large numbers, as the capacity of a swimming pool is significantly larger than an eye dropper. Liters are a more appropriate unit of measurement for larger capacities like that of a swimming pool, making it easier to work with and understand the measurement.