Temperature Lesson

Front

What is temperature?

Back

Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

Front

What do we use to measure temperature?

Back

We use a thermometer to measure temperature.

Front

What are the two main scales for measuring temperature?

Back

The two main scales are Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Front

What does 0° Celsius represent?

Back

0° Celsius is the freezing point of water.

Front

What does 100° Celsius represent?

Back

100° Celsius is the boiling point of water.

Front

What is 32° Fahrenheit equivalent to in Celsius?

Back

32° Fahrenheit is equivalent to 0° Celsius.

Front

What is 212° Fahrenheit equivalent to in Celsius?

Back

212° Fahrenheit is equivalent to 100° Celsius.

Front

How do we write degrees Celsius?

Back

We write degrees Celsius as °C.

Front

How do we write degrees Fahrenheit?

Back

We write degrees Fahrenheit as °F.

Front

What temperature is considered room temperature?

Back

Room temperature is usually around 20° to 22° Celsius (68° to 72° Fahrenheit).