Temperature Concepts and Thermometer Functionality

Temperature Concepts and Thermometer Functionality

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of measuring temperature using mercury, a liquid that expands and contracts with temperature changes. It explains how mercury thermometers are used to measure body temperature, particularly during fever. The tutorial includes a dream sequence where different temperature scenarios are illustrated, such as room temperature and human body temperature. Finally, it demonstrates how a fan can help reduce temperature when it's too hot.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason mercury is used in thermometers?

It is colorful.

It is a solid at room temperature.

It expands and contracts quickly with temperature changes.

It is inexpensive.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to mercury in a thermometer when the body temperature rises?

It contracts.

It evaporates.

It expands.

It changes color.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the dream sequence, what is the temperature referred to as room temperature?

10°

20°

30°

40°

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the normal temperature of the human body as mentioned in the dream?

37°

38°

36°

35°

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What temperature is considered hot in the dream sequence?

20°

30°

40°

50°

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of using a fan as discussed in the final section?

It has no effect on temperature.

It increases the temperature.

It maintains the temperature.

It brings the temperature down.

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