Very Short Question Answers: Temperature and its Measurement | Science for Class 6 PDF Download

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 because it does not measure temperature precisely.

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 38 °C is generally considered a fever.

Q15: Are temperatures the same every day?
Ans: No, temperatures vary daily depending on weather and other factors.

Q16: What is the risk of a broken mercury thermometer?
Ans: Mercury exposure is toxic and harmful to health.

Q17: What color is alcohol in a thermometer?
Ans: Alcohol is usually coloured red to make it easily visible.

Q18: Where are thermometers commonly used?
Ans: Thermometers are commonly used in schools, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and households.

Q19: What does the Celsius scale measure?
Ans: The Celsius scale measures temperature in degrees Celsius (°C).

Q20: What can affect body temperature variations?
Ans:  Factors such as age, activity level, time of day, and health condition can affect body temperature variations.