The Hottest Place on Earth

What is the highest temperature ever recorded at Furnace Creek?

• 70.7 degrees Celsius

• 59.5 degrees Celsius

• 56.7 degrees Celsius

• 62.7 degrees Celsius

Why are weather stations less common in desert areas?

• Deserts do not experience significant temperature changes.

• Deserts have too many weather stations already.

• Deserts are remote and harsh, making it impractical.

• Deserts are too cold for weather stations.

How does NASA measure the Earth's temperature from space?

• Using weather balloons

• By measuring air temperature in the shade

• Through infrared radiation detection

• Using ground-based thermometers

Which desert holds the record for the hottest temperature measured by NASA's satellites?

• Kalahari Desert

• Lut Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is the temperature at which proteins in an egg yolk coagulate?

• 70.7 degrees Celsius

• 62.7 degrees Celsius

• 56.7 degrees Celsius

• 159.3 degrees Fahrenheit