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A cup is a measure of volume, and ounces are measures of weight. A cup of a more dense (therefore heavier by volume) material like cheese will weigh more than a cup of a less dense material like flour.

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Q: Why are there 4 ounces in cup of shredded cheese and 8 ounces in cup of flour?
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