Metric Conversions: Conversion of Temperature

The video tutorial explains the variability of weather and how temperature is measured. It discusses how weather forecasts are presented in different units, such as Fahrenheit and Celsius, and provides mathematical equations for converting between these units. The tutorial includes examples of converting temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice versa, helping viewers understand how to interpret weather forecasts in different countries.

What is the primary measure used to determine how hot or cold something is?

• Precipitation

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Wind Speed

If the temperature is 22 degrees Celsius, what is it in Fahrenheit?

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 75 degrees Fahrenheit

• 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit

• 68 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the first step in converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?

• Add 32

• Multiply by 5/9

• Multiply by 9/5

• Subtract 32

How do you start converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?

• Add 32

• Multiply by 9/5

• Subtract 32

• Multiply by 5/9

What is the Celsius equivalent of 20 degrees Fahrenheit?

• 0 degrees Celsius

• -6.7 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• -10 degrees Celsius