Understanding Temperature Measurement

Why is it important to check the temperature outside before planning your day?

• To know what clothes to wear

• To determine the time of sunset

• To decide what to eat for breakfast

• To find out the air quality

What does the red or black liquid in a thermometer indicate?

• The level of air pressure

• The current temperature

• The wind speed

• The amount of humidity

Which temperature scale is commonly used in the United States?

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

• Rankine

• Kelvin

If the red liquid in a thermometer is between 60 and 80 on the Fahrenheit scale, what is the temperature?

• 74 degrees Fahrenheit

• 68 degrees Fahrenheit

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• 72 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the temperature in Celsius if the thermometer reads 104 degrees Fahrenheit?

• 35 degrees Celsius

• 30 degrees Celsius

• 45 degrees Celsius

• 40 degrees Celsius