Temperature and Temperature Scales Review

What is temperature a measure of?

• The average kinetic energy of the particles in matter

• The amount of matter in an object

• The speed of light

• The volume of an object

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Which temperature scale is typically not used for scientific purposes?

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Centigrade

What is the freezing point of water in the Celsius scale?

• 0°C

• 32°F

• 100°C

• 212°F

What is the boiling point of water in the Celsius scale?

• 0°C

• 32°F

• 100°C

• 212°F

What is absolute zero on the Celsius temperature scale?

• 0°C

• 32°F

• 100°C

• -273°C

What is the freezing point of water in the Fahrenheit scale?

• 0°C

• 32°F

• 100°C

• 212°F

What is the boiling point of water in the Fahrenheit scale?

• 0°C

• 32°F

• 100°C

• 212°F

What is the freezing point of water in the Kelvin scale?

• 0 K

• 32 K

• 100 K

• 273 K

What is the boiling point of water in the Kelvin scale?

• 0 K

• 32 K

• 100 K

• 373 K

What is the Celsius temperature outside on a warm day (88°F)?

• 0°C

• 31°C

• 100°C

• 88°C