Temperature Quiz

A scientist is conducting an experiment at -73°C. She needs to increase the temperature by 2.5 times its current value. What will be the final temperature?

1. -255.5°C
2. -245.5°C
3. -235.5°C
4. -205.5°C

Answer: (a) -255.5°C

A patient’s body temperature was recorded as 102.2°F. After taking medication, her temperature dropped by 2°C. What is her new body temperature in Fahrenheit?

1. 15°C
2. 35°C
3. 100.2°F
4. 99.6°F

Answer: (d) 99.6°F

The temperature at sunrise was -12°F. By noon, it rose to 56°F. What was the total increase in temperature during this time?

1. 68°F
2. 168°F
3. 58°F
4. 12°F

Answer: (a) 68°F

If the temperature in a city is 5°C at 9 AM and drops by 2°C per hour, what will the temperature be at 3 PM?

1. 17°C
2. 7°C
3. -7°C
4. 27°C

Answer: (c) -7°C

The outside temperature is -3°C in the morning and increases by 5°C every hour. What will be the temperature after 6 hours?

1. 27°C
2. 17°C
3. 7°C
4. 57°C

Answer: (a) 27°C

The boiling point of a liquid is 212°F, but it needs to be reduced to 104°F before it can be used. By how much must the temperature decrease?

1. 42.22°C
2. 156°F
3. 108°F
4. 32.22°C

Answer: (c) 108°F

The morning temperature was -12°C. By the evening, it increased by 45°C and then dropped by 8°C. What is the final temperature?

1. 20°C
2. 25°C
3. 15°C
4. 2°C

Answer: (b) 25°C

The Sun's surface is around 5,778 K. Which of the following temperatures is closest to that in Celsius?

1. 5,000°C
2. 5,778°C
3. 6,000°C
4. 5,505°C

Answer: (d) 5,505°C

The temperature inside a greenhouse is 29°C. If it rises by 2°C every 15 minutes, what will the temperature be after 2 hours?

1. 35°C
2. 45°C
3. 15°C
4. 55°C

Answer: (b) 45°C

The temperature on Saturday morning was 46.2°C. By the evening, it dropped by 5.7°C. On Sunday, it rose again by 6.5°C.What was the temperature in Fahrenheit on Sunday?

1. 116.6°F
2. 126.6°F
3. 116.5°F
4. 126.6°F

Answer: (a) 116.6°F