Temperature Measurement

What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

• 100°F

• 150°F

• 200°F

• 212°F

How do Fahrenheit degrees compare to Celsius degrees?

• Larger

• Smaller

• The same

• Twice as large

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

• 0°C

• 32°C

• 100°C

• 212°C

At what temperature does water boil in Kelvin?

• 0 K

• 273.16 K

• 373.16 K

• 100 K

What is the main advantage of using the Kelvin scale for scientific calculations?

• It is more colorful

• It is easier to convert to miles

• All temperatures are positive

• It is used in cooking

If the temperature is 100°C, what is it in Fahrenheit?

• 212°F

• 100°F

• 32°F

• 0°F

Why is Mrs. Rishell sharing this information with you?

• To illustrate the method to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to Celsius

• To illustrate the method to convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit

• To show how to add temperatures

• To demonstrate temperature subtraction

There are 3 main scales by which temperature is measured. 

• True 
• False

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Which temperature scale is typically not used for scientific purposes?

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Centigrade

What is the absolute zero temperature in Celsius?

• -273.15°C

• 0°C

• 100°C

• -100°C