Temperature

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees.

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What are the two main scales used to measure temperature?

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The two main scales are Celsius and Fahrenheit.

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At what temperature does water freeze in degrees Celsius?

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0 degrees Celsius.

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At what temperature does water boil in degrees Celsius?

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100 degrees Celsius.

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What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

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32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

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212 degrees Fahrenheit.

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer.

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What is the average human body temperature in degrees Celsius?

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Approximately 37 degrees Celsius.

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What is the average human body temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

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Approximately 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can change solids to liquids (melting) and liquids to gases (evaporation).