Reading and Measuring Temperature

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What is temperature?

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It is the hotness or coldness of an object.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What is the unit of temperature commonly used?

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Degree Celsius (°C) is a common unit for measuring temperature.

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What is the function of the bulb in a thermometer?

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The bulb contains the liquid that rises or falls depending on temperature changes.

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What is the reading of a thermometer that shows 56°C?

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The temperature is 56 degrees Celsius.

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What is the reading of a thermometer that shows 37.9°C?

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The temperature is 37.9 degrees Celsius.

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What is the reading of a digital thermometer that shows 98.6°C?

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The temperature is 98.6 degrees Celsius.

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What happens to the liquid in a thermometer when the temperature increases?

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The liquid rises in the thermometer.

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What happens to the liquid in a thermometer when the temperature decreases?

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The liquid falls in the thermometer.

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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To measure the temperature of an object or environment.