3.2 Flashcards
1
Q
are our perceptions of heat and cold reliable?
A
no
2
Q
what do meterologists do with the thermometers?
A
hang it up 1.5 meters above the ground, in a white cabinet with walls that have openings.
3
Q
what does a liquid thermometer consist of?
A
reservoir and capillary tube with a graduated scale
4
Q
is the capillary tube narrow or wide?
A
narrow
5
Q
what are the disadvantages of having a greater distance between the degree marks?
A
- thermometer is longer and more awkward to use
- thermometer is more fragile
