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MCQ on Class 6 Science Temperature and its Measurement

Last updated on September 2nd, 2024 at 10:53 pm

 

What is the main advantage of a digital clinical thermometer over a mercury thermometer?

  • It’s more accurate
  • It’s easier to read
  • It’s less likely to break
  • All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

 

What is the normal range of human body temperature?

  • 35°C to 37°C
  • 36°C to 38°C
  • 35°C to 42°C
  • 32°C to 40°C

Answer: c) 35°C to 42°C

 

What happens to the liquid column in a thermometer when it’s placed in a hotter substance?

  • It rises
  • It falls
  • It remains stationary
  • It disappears

Answer: a) It rises

 

What is the purpose of the narrow tube in a thermometer?

  • To make the thermometer longer
  • To amplify the movement of the liquid
  • To make the thermometer easier to hold
  • To reduce the amount of liquid needed

Answer: b) To amplify the movement of the liquid

 

Which of the following is true about the temperature scale on a thermometer?

  • It’s always linear
  • It’s always logarithmic
  • It depends on the type of thermometer
  • It’s always exponential

Answer: a) It’s always linear

 

What is the approximate core temperature of the Sun?

  • 1,500°C
  • 15,000°C
  • 150,000°C
  • 15,000,000°C

Answer: d) 15,000,000°C

 

What does the term ‘absolute zero’ refer to?

  • 0°C
  • 0°F
  • 0 K
  • The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases

Answer: d) The temperature at which all molecular motion ceases

 

Which of the following is true about the relationship between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales?

  • They have the same zero point
  • They have the same 100-degree point
  • They intersect at -40°
  • They are exactly the same

Answer: c) They intersect at -40°

 

What is the main difference between a clinical thermometer and a laboratory thermometer?

  • The range of temperatures they can measure
  • The liquid used inside
  • The material they’re made of
  • The way they’re held

Answer: a) The range of temperatures they can measure

 

Which of the following is NOT a valid temperature?

  • -10 K
  • -10°C
  • -10°F
  • 10°C

Answer: a) -10 K

 

What is the primary purpose of measuring body temperature?

  • To determine overall health
  • To diagnose specific diseases
  • To check for fever
  • To measure metabolism rate

Answer: c) To check for fever

 

Which of the following would likely have the highest temperature?

  • A cup of hot coffee
  • A fever
  • Boiling water
  • A warm summer day

Answer: c) Boiling water

 

What is the typical temperature difference between the armpit and oral temperature measurements?

  • 0.1°C to 0.2°C
  • 0.5°C to 1°C
  • 1°C to 2°C
  • 2°C to 3°C

Answer: b) 0.5°C to 1°C

 

Which of the following is NOT a valid way to express temperature?

  • 98.6°F
  • 310 K
  • 37°C
  • 37 C°

Answer: d) 37 C°

 

What is the main advantage of using the Kelvin scale in scientific work?

  • It’s easier to read
  • It has no negative values
  • It’s more accurate
  • It’s used in everyday life

Answer: b) It has no negative values

 

What is the purpose of the constriction in a clinical thermometer?

  • To make it easier to hold
  • To increase accuracy
  • To prevent the mercury from falling back into the bulb
  • To make it easier to read

Answer: c) To prevent the mercury from falling back into the bulb

 

Which of the following is true about the temperature of boiling water?

  • It increases steadily
  • It decreases steadily
  • It remains constant
  • It fluctuates randomly

Answer: c) It remains constant

 

What is the main reason for not using mercury in modern clinical thermometers?

  • It’s too expensive
  • It’s not accurate enough
  • It’s toxic if the thermometer breaks
  • It doesn’t expand uniformly with temperature

Answer: c) It’s toxic if the thermometer breaks

 

What is the primary purpose of weather stations measuring air temperature?

  • To control the climate
  • To make weather forecasts
  • To regulate air conditioning systems
  • To measure global warming

Answer: b) To make weather forecasts

 

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