Volume and capacity are both terms for measures of the "size" of three-dimensional regions.What statement is true of volume but not of capacity?
A)Refers to the amount a container will hold.
B)Refers to the amount of space of occupied by three-dimensional region.
C)Refers to the measure of only liquids.
D)Refers to the measure of surface area.

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Volume refers to the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional region regardless of whether or not it is contained in a container, whereas capacity specifically refers to the amount that a container can hold. Additionally, volume can refer to any three-dimensional region, not just those containing liquids. Capacity does not refer to surface area.

Volume and Capacity Are Both Terms for Measures of the "Size