1. Wash the tip with soap and water and dry it. Explanation: Cleaning prevents cross-contamination and keeps the thermometer safe for future use. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    Wash the tip with soap and water and dry it.
    Explanation: Cleaning prevents cross-contamination and keeps the thermometer safe for future use.

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  2. Lower atmospheric pressure at high altitudes reduces boiling points. Explanation: Pressure influences boiling, so water boils at lower temperatures in mountains than at sea level. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    Lower atmospheric pressure at high altitudes reduces boiling points.
    Explanation: Pressure influences boiling, so water boils at lower temperatures in mountains than at sea level.

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  3. The thermometer’s sensitivity or least count. Explanation: Sensitivity determines the smallest increment a thermometer can measure, such as 0.1°C or 1°C. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    The thermometer’s sensitivity or least count.
    Explanation: Sensitivity determines the smallest increment a thermometer can measure, such as 0.1°C or 1°C.

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  4. It helps determine daily conditions and weather patterns. Explanation: Temperature changes indicate seasonal trends and help predict weather. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    It helps determine daily conditions and weather patterns.
    Explanation: Temperature changes indicate seasonal trends and help predict weather.

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  5. It’s the equivalent of 37.0°C, used in countries that adopt Fahrenheit. Explanation: Though Celsius is more common in science, Fahrenheit is widely used in the United States. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

    It’s the equivalent of 37.0°C, used in countries that adopt Fahrenheit.
    Explanation: Though Celsius is more common in science, Fahrenheit is widely used in the United States.

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    https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-7/

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