Worksheet Solutions: Temperature and its Measurement | Science Class 6 PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: What is the primary purpose of a thermometer?
(a) To measure pressure
(b) To measure temperature
(c) To measure humidity
(d) To measure distance
Ans: (b) To measure temperature

Q2: Which thermometer is commonly used to check body temperature?
(a) Laboratory Thermometer
(b) Clinical Thermometer
(c) Mercury Thermometer
(d) Digital Scale
Ans: (b) Clinical Thermometer

Q3: Which scale uses degrees Fahrenheit?
(a) Celsius Scale
(b) Kelvin Scale
(c) Fahrenheit Scale
(d) Thermometric Scale
Ans: (c) Fahrenheit Scale

Q4: What liquid is often used in laboratory thermometers?
(a) Water
(b) Alcohol
(c) Mercury
(d) Both b and c
Ans: (d) Both b and c

Q5: What happens to the temperature during summer?
(a) It decreases
(b) It stays the same
(c) It increases
(d) It fluctuates randomly
Ans: (c) It increases

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The device used to measure temperature is called a __________.
Ans: thermometer

Q2: The Celsius scale is represented by the symbol __________.
Ans: °C

Q3: __________ thermometers are used in scientific settings.
Ans: Laboratory

Q4: A temperature of 0 degrees Celsius is equivalent to __________ Kelvin.
Ans: 273.15

Q5: The temperature in __________ is usually higher than in winter.
Ans: summer

True or False Statements

Q1: A clinical thermometer is used to measure air temperature. (True/False)

Ans: False

Q2: The Kelvin scale is the SI unit for temperature. (True/False)
Ans: True

Q3: Mercury thermometers are safe to use and do not pose any risks. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q4: We can always trust our sense of touch to determine temperature accurately. (True/False)
Ans: False

Q5: The Fahrenheit scale is becoming more common in scientific studies. (True/False)
Ans: False

Match the Following

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