GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

GEOBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To check someone’s temperature, you would use a thermometer. What does the root “therm” mean?
A
ice
B
sky
C
heat
D
see
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thermometers are used to see if you have a fever or tell you how cold it is outside. Made up of thermo (heat) and meter (measuring device), the meaning of the word thermometer is pretty straightforward. Thermometers measure temperatures in degrees, according to either the Celsius or Fahrenheit system.

Detailed explanation-2: –therm-, root.-therm-comes from Greek, where it has the meaning “heat. ‘’ This meaning is found in such words as: hypothermia, thermal, thermodynamics, thermometer, thermostat.

Detailed explanation-3: -THERM means HEAT. Therm is the second root featured on the Resource Room found often in scientific contexts.

Detailed explanation-4: –therm-comes from Greek, where it has the meaning “heat. ‘’ This meaning is found in such words as: hypothermia, thermal, thermodynamics, thermometer, thermostat.

Detailed explanation-5: -How is temperature related to heat? Temperature is a measure of the heat of an object. Heat causes a change in the temperature of an object. Raising the temperature causes the heat of an object to increase.

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