Understanding Temperature Quiz

Which temperature scale is commonly used in most countries around the world?

The freezing point of water on the Fahrenheit scale is 32°F.

• True

• False

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

• 100°C

• 212°C

• 32°C

• 373°C

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The Kelvin scale starts at absolute zero, where all molecular motion stops.

• True

• False

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If the temperature is 0°C, what is it in Fahrenheit?

• 32°F

• 100°F

• 0°F

• -32°F

Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in a substance, including both temperature and kinetic energy.

• True

• False

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Which of the following represents the temperature at which water freezes on the Kelvin scale?

• 0K

• 100K

• 373K

• 273K

When a substance's temperature increases, its thermal energy decreases.

• True

• False

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What is the temperature at which water boils on the Fahrenheit scale?

• 100°F

• 32°F

• 212°F

• 373°F

Thermal energy is only related to the temperature of a substance, not its mass.

• True

• False

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