Temperature is how hot or cold something is.

It shows us the warmth of the air, water, or even our own bodies.

Temperature affects many things, like the weather we feel and how comfortable we are.

For example, a warm sunny day will have a higher temperature than a chilly winter night.

We measure temperature using degrees.

The most common scales are degrees Celsius (°C) and degrees Fahrenheit (°F).

In Celsius, water freezes at 0°C and boils at 100°C.

In Fahrenheit, water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F.

Different countries use different scales.

This helps us understand and communicate how hot or cold it is.

Temperature changes throughout the day and with the seasons.

During the day, the sun heats the earth, making temperatures rise.

In the evening, temperatures often drop as the sun goes down.

Seasons also affect temperature.

Summer is usually warmer, while winter is colder.

Thermometers are tools that help us measure temperature.

They can be used for checking the air, water, or even our body temperature.

A thermometer can show us if we have a fever when we are sick.

Did you know?

The highest recorded temperature on Earth was 56.7°C (134°F) in Furnace Creek, California.

Conversely, the coldest temperature recorded was -67.7°C (-89.9°F) in Antarctica.

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