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Quiz 4: Temperature Measurement Instruments

Quiz by Mr.MD Showket Hasan

Grade 7
Science
Thailand Core Curriculum

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  • Q1
    What is the main purpose of a thermometer?
    To measure temperature
    To measure distance
    To measure weight
    To measure speed
    30s
    SC7.SPS.2
  • Q2
    Which thermometer is commonly used in medical settings for body temperature?
    Mercury thermometer
    Infrared thermometer
    Alcohol thermometer
    Digital thermometer
    30s
  • Q3
    Why is alcohol used in some thermometers instead of mercury?
    Alcohol is more visible than mercury
    Alcohol is less toxic than mercury
    Alcohol is cheaper than mercury
    Alcohol measures higher temperatures
    30s
  • Q4
    What happens to the liquid in a glass thermometer when the temperature increases?
    It contracts
    It evaporates
    It expands
    It stays the same
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of thermometer is safest for measuring body temperature?
    Digital thermometer
    Infrared thermometer
    Mercury thermometer
    Alcohol thermometer
    30s
  • Q6
    Why are digital thermometers preferred for medical use?
    They use mercury for accuracy
    They require manual reading
    They are quicker and safer
    They are more expensive
    30s
  • Q7
    Mercury thermometers should NOT be used in which of the following situations?
    For measuring body temperature
    In extremely high temperatures
    In very low temperatures
    For lab experiments
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the primary disadvantage of using a mercury thermometer?
    Mercury is toxic
    Mercury thermometers are inaccurate
    Mercury is expensive
    Mercury cannot measure low temperatures
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of the liquid in a glass thermometer?
    To provide weight for the thermometer
    To act as a color indicator
    To measure pressure
    To show the temperature through expansion and contraction
    30s
  • Q10
    How should a glass thermometer be read?
    Hold it at eye level and read the liquid level
    Hold it horizontally and read from the side
    Hold it sideways and look at the liquid level
    Hold it vertically and read from the bottom
    30s
  • Q11
    At what point should you clean a thermometer after use?
    Before and after each use
    Only before use
    Only if used on multiple people
    Only after each use
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following thermometers is best suited for very low temperatures?
    Infrared thermometer
    Mercury thermometer
    Digital thermometer
    Alcohol thermometer
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the main reason mercury is no longer commonly used in clinical thermometers?
    It is costly to produce
    It is toxic and can be hazardous if broken
    It has limited availability
    It does not provide accurate readings
    30s
  • Q14
    Which thermometer type relies on electronic sensors to measure temperature?
    Glass thermometer
    Mercury thermometer
    Digital thermometer
    Alcohol thermometer
    30s
  • Q15
    Which precaution should be taken when handling a glass thermometer?
    Place it near flames for sterilization
    Shake it vigorously before each use
    Avoid exposing it to extremely cold or hot conditions suddenly
    Store it in high temperatures to prevent breakage
    30s

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