Temperature and thermometers

Science · Weather & Climate · ages 5-7

Name ______________________ Date ____________

Which tool measures temperature?
- A ruler
- A thermometer
- A clock
What does temperature tell us?
- How hot or cold something is
- How big something is
- How loud something is
A thermometer measures how loud a sound is.
Circle one: True False
Look at the bars. Which day was hotter?
- Tuesday
- Monday
- They were the same
It is snowing outside. Which word best describes the air?
- Hot
- Warm
- Cold
You feel a light breeze on a mild spring day. Which word fits best?
- Freezing
- Cool
- Boiling
The thermometer read a low number on Monday and a high number on Friday. Which day needed a warmer coat?
- Monday
- Friday
- Both the same
Leo says a thermometer tells us how heavy something is. What is his mistake?
- A thermometer only works outside
- A thermometer needs batteries
- A thermometer measures temperature, not weight

Answer key

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A thermometer · A thermometer is the tool that measures temperature.
How hot or cold something is · Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something feels.
False · A thermometer measures temperature, not loudness.
Tuesday · The taller bar for Tuesday shows a higher temperature, so Tuesday was hotter.
Cold · Snowy air feels cold.
Cool · Cool describes air that is a little chilly but not freezing.
Monday · A lower thermometer number means colder air, so Monday needed a warmer coat.
A thermometer measures temperature, not weight · A thermometer's job is to measure temperature, not weight.