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Temperature and Its Measurement Class 6 Worksheet

This Temperature and Its Measurement Class 6 Worksheet provides complete practice based on NCERT Chapter 7. It covers hot and cold sensations, body temperature, clinical and digital thermometers, scales, and safety precautions.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (20 Questions)

1. Temperature tells us how __________ a body is.

A. Heavy
B. Large
C. Hot or cold
D. Bright

2. The normal human body temperature is:

A. 25°C
B. 37°C
C. 50°C
D. 100°C

3. Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

A. Ruler
B. Thermometer
C. Compass
D. Balance

4. A clinical thermometer is used to measure:

A. Room temperature
B. Body temperature
C. Water temperature
D. Soil temperature

5. The normal body temperature in Fahrenheit is:

A. 98.6°F
B. 212°F
C. 32°F
D. 68°F

6. Which thermometer does not contain mercury?

A. Clinical thermometer
B. Digital thermometer
C. Laboratory thermometer
D. Alcohol thermometer

7. The kink in a clinical thermometer prevents:

A. Breakage
B. Mercury from falling back immediately
C. Expansion
D. Cooling

8. Which scale is commonly used in India?

A. Kelvin
B. Celsius
C. Rankine
D. Newton

9. Which scale is commonly used in some countries like the USA?

A. Fahrenheit
B. Kelvin
C. Celsius
D. Meter

10. The usual range of a clinical thermometer is:

A. 0°C to 100°C
B. 35°C to 42°C
C. -10°C to 50°C
D. 20°C to 80°C

11. Before using a clinical thermometer, the mercury level should be:

A. Above 42°C
B. Below 35°C
C. Exactly at 37°C
D. At room temperature

12. Which part of the thermometer contains mercury or sensing material?

A. Scale
B. Stem
C. Bulb
D. Cap

13. Which action should be avoided with mercury thermometers?

A. Reading carefully
B. Washing gently
C. Dropping or shaking carelessly
D. Holding by the stem

14. Digital thermometers display readings on a:

A. Paper strip
B. Screen
C. Dial
D. Chart

15. Which sensation is not a reliable way to compare temperatures?

A. Touch
B. Thermometer reading
C. Measurement
D. Observation with instrument

16. Water boils at:

A. 0°C
B. 37°C
C. 100°C
D. 212°C only

17. Ice melts at:

A. 100°C
B. 0°C
C. 37°C
D. 50°C

18. Which thermometer is safer for home use?

A. Broken thermometer
B. Digital thermometer
C. Mercury thermometer with cracks
D. Laboratory thermometer

19. A fever is indicated when body temperature is:

A. Lower than normal
B. Equal to normal
C. Higher than normal
D. Zero

20. Temperature should be measured because:

A. Touch can be misleading
B. Thermometers give accurate values
C. Fever must be monitored
D. All of these

Section B: True or False (10 Questions)

  1. Temperature tells us how hot or cold something is.
  2. The normal human body temperature is 37°C.
  3. A clinical thermometer is used to measure room temperature.
  4. A digital thermometer does not contain mercury.
  5. The kink in a clinical thermometer helps retain the reading.
  6. Touch alone is always accurate for comparing temperatures.
  7. Fever causes body temperature to rise above normal.
  8. Celsius is widely used in India.
  9. Mercury thermometers should be handled carefully.
  10. The bulb contains the temperature-sensing substance.

Section C: Fill in the Blanks (10 Questions)

  1. Temperature is measured using a __________.
  2. The normal human body temperature is __________ °C.
  3. The normal body temperature in Fahrenheit is __________ °F.
  4. A thermometer used to measure body temperature is called a __________ thermometer.
  5. The narrow bend in a clinical thermometer is called a __________.
  6. A safer alternative to mercury thermometers is a __________ thermometer.
  7. The lower fixed point on the Celsius scale is __________ °C.
  8. The upper fixed point on the Celsius scale is __________ °C.
  9. The part of the thermometer that contains mercury is the __________.
  10. A temperature higher than normal may indicate a __________.

Section D: Give Reasons (10 Questions)

  1. Give reason: Touch is not a reliable method to compare temperatures.
  2. Give reason: A clinical thermometer has a kink.
  3. Give reason: Digital thermometers are considered safer.
  4. Give reason: Body temperature is measured when a person feels unwell.
  5. Give reason: Mercury thermometers should be handled carefully.
  6. Give reason: The mercury level should be below 35°C before use.
  7. Give reason: Clinical thermometers have a limited range.
  8. Give reason: Fever is detected using a thermometer.
  9. Give reason: The Celsius scale is convenient to use.
  10. Give reason: Thermometers provide accurate readings.

Section E: Long Answer Questions (5 Questions)

1. What is temperature? Why is it important to measure temperature accurately?

2. Describe the structure and working of a clinical thermometer.

3. Differentiate between clinical thermometers and digital thermometers.

4. Explain the precautions to be followed while using a thermometer.

5. Why is body temperature an important indicator of health?

Section F: HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Questions (5 Questions)

1. Why might two buckets of water feel different to your hands even if they are at the same temperature?

2. What problems could occur if a thermometer did not have a scale?

3. Why is a digital thermometer preferred in many homes and hospitals?

4. How would doctors diagnose fever if thermometers did not exist?

5. Why is accurate temperature measurement important in medicine?

Real Assignment Activity

Home Temperature Investigation

With the help of an adult, use a thermometer to measure:

  • Your body temperature
  • Room temperature
  • Water temperature (warm and cool)

Create a table with:

  • Item Measured
  • Temperature Reading
  • Unit Used
  • Observation

Write a short conclusion explaining how temperature measurements help us in daily life.

Bonus Challenge Questions

  1. Why is 37°C considered the normal body temperature?
  2. Research the difference between Celsius and Fahrenheit scales.
  3. Find out why mercury is no longer preferred in many thermometers.

Conclusion

This Temperature and Its Measurement Class 6 Worksheet provides complete practice on body temperature, thermometers, and safe measurement methods. By solving these questions and performing the activity, students will understand how temperature is measured accurately and why it is important for health and science.

 

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