Temperature Scales

Distinguish between heat and temperature by matching each word with the correct description.

• measures temperature but not heat

• Heat

• a form of energy

• Thermometer

• how hot or cold an object is

• Temperature

Match the following temperature scales with the correct descriptions.

• imperial system of measurement

• Celsius

• metric system of measurement used widely

• Fahrenheit

• metric system of measurement

• Kelvin

Which temperature scale is mostly used in United States? 

• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
• Kelvin

Which temperature scale is used most commonly around the rest of the world? 

• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
• Kelvin

Which temperature scale is preferred by scientists and engineers? 

• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
• Kelvin

Which temperature scale has no negative values? 

• Celsius
• Fahrenheit
• Kelvin

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

•  100 °C

• 10 °C 

• 0 °C 

• -100 °C 

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

•  273 K

• 373 K

• 0 K

• -273 K 

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

• 32 °F

• 373 °F

• 100 °F

• 212 °F

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

•  100 °C

• 10 °C 

• 0 °C 

• -100 °C