Ocean Currents and Climate

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What happens to the temperature of a coastal area when a cold current moves along the coast?

  • The temperature decreases (correct)
  • The temperature increases
  • The temperature remains the same
  • The temperature becomes unpredictable

What is the relationship between humidity and cloud cover?

  • Lower humidity results in less cloud cover
  • Lower humidity results in more cloud cover
  • Higher humidity results in less cloud cover
  • Higher humidity results in more cloud cover (correct)

What is a limitation of mercury thermometers?

  • They have safety concerns during transportation (correct)
  • They are not commonly used
  • They are not accurate at high temperatures
  • They are expensive to produce

What is the function of the sealed glass tube in a liquid-in-glass thermometer?

<p>To hold the liquid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of thermometer is commonly used to measure temperature?

<p>Liquid-in-glass thermometer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bulb in a clinical thermometer?

<p>To measure temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thermometer is used to verify a smart temperature transmitter under flowing conditions?

<p>Digital thermometer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the device's ability to measure temperature from a distance?

<p>Non-contact measurement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of probe is used in a portable electronic thermometer to measure temperature?

<p>Thermistor probe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the type of thermometer that includes infrared thermometers?

<p>Thermal radiation thermometers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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