Question

Answer the following with the help of the figure.

• What is the tube of the thermometer fixed on?
• What substance is used in the thermometer tube?
• What do the figures on the scale indicate?
• In which different units is the temperature measured?
• What season does the temperature in the figure indicate?

Answer 1

• The thermometer tube is fixed on a mount or supporting board.
• Mercury or alcohol is used in the thermometer tube.
• The figures on the scale indicate the temperature values.
• Temperature is measured in degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
• The temperature shown is about 35°C, which indicates the summer season.