Two short,fat glasses with the same amount of water are placed in front of a group of children.The children watch as water is poured from one short,fat glass into a tall,skinny glass.The children are then asked,"Does the tall,skinny glass have the same,more,or less water than the short,fat glass " Which of the following types of problem does this illustrate

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This problem illustrates the conservation problem, which involves understanding that the amount of a substance remains the same even when its appearance changes. The children are asked to compare the amount of water in two glasses that have different shapes, which can be a challenge for young children who have not yet fully developed the concept of conservation.

Two Short,fat Glasses with the Same Amount of Water Are