Temperature Scales

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What is a thermometer?

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A device used to measure temperature.

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What happens to a gas when it is heated?

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It expands.

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What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

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0 degrees Celsius.

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What is the normal body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

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97 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the boiling point of water in degrees Celsius?

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100 degrees Celsius.

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What is the relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit?

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Celsius and Fahrenheit are two different temperature scales.

Front

What is absolute zero?

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The lowest possible temperature, 0 Kelvin, where molecular motion stops.

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What is the temperature at which water freezes in Fahrenheit?

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32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the temperature at which water boils in Fahrenheit?

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212 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is a common use of thermometers?

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To measure body temperature.