Measure weather change
A thermometre measures how hot or cold something is. The number shows degrees above freezing (0°C). Higher numbers mean warmer weather; lower numbers mean colder weather.
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Priya wonders: If the thermometer shows 18°C, how many degrees above zero is it?
- 36
- 18 (right)
- 9
Priya and Eli are curious. Which number shows a cold day on this thermometer?
- 5 (right)
- 10
- 25
Mei and Amara are curious. The thermometer reads 32 degrees. What does this mean about the weather?
- Warm
- Hot
- Cold (right)
Tip: A thermometre measures how hot or cold something is. The number shows degrees above freezing (0°C). Higher numbers mean warmer weather; lower numbers mean colder weather.
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