Q1: What does temperature measure?
Ans: Temperature measures how hot or cold an object is.
Q2: What device is used to measure temperature?
Ans: A thermometer is used to measure temperature.
Q3: Name one type of thermometer.
Ans: Clinical thermometer.
Q4: What scale is commonly used for body temperature?
Ans: Celsius scale.
Q5: What is the unit for temperature in the Kelvin scale?
Ans: Kelvin (K).
Q6: What liquid is often used in laboratory thermometers?
Ans: Alcohol or mercury.
Q7: Can our sense of touch always accurately determine temperature?
Ans: No, our sense of touch can be misleading.
Q8: What happens to air temperature in summer?
Ans: Air temperature generally increases.
Q9: What does a higher temperature indicate?
Ans: It indicates a hotter object.
Q10: What is the formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin?
Ans: K = °C + 273.15.
Q11: How do digital thermometers display temperature?
Ans: They display temperature on a digital screen.
Q12: What is a common issue with mercury thermometers?
Ans: They contain toxic mercury.
Q13: What temperature measurement is commonly used in the U.S.?
Ans: Fahrenheit scale.
Q14: What indicates a fever in terms of body temperature?
Ans: A body temperature above 37.5 °C.
Q15: Are temperatures the same every day?
Ans: No, they vary daily.
Q16: What is the risk of a broken mercury thermometer?
Ans: Mercury exposure is toxic.
Q17: What color is alcohol in a thermometer?
Ans: Often red for visibility.
Q18: Where are thermometers commonly used?
Ans: In schools, clinics, and hospitals.
Q19: What does the Celsius scale measure?
Ans: It measures temperature in degrees Celsius (°C).
Q20: What can affect body temperature variations?
Ans: Age, activity level, and time of day.
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