Find the temperature for each thermometer on this educational worksheet.
Worksheet with ten thermometers showing different temperatures, each with a red liquid level indicating a specific reading on a scale from 0 to 50.
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To find the temperature for each thermometer, we need to look at where the top of the red liquid lines up with the numbers on the side.
How to read the scale:
1. The big numbers are marked every 10 degrees (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50).
2. Between each big number (for example, between 10 and 20), there is a slightly longer line in the middle. That line represents the number ending in 5 (so, 15, 25, 35, etc.).
3. There are smaller lines between those. Each small line represents 2 degrees. So, counting up from 10, the lines are 12, 14, 16, 18, and then 20.
Let's solve them row by row, from left to right.
Top Row:
1. The red line is exactly on the long mark between 10 and 20. That is 19? No, wait. Let's look closer. The mark between 10 and 20 is 15? No, usually these scales go by 2s or 5s. Let's count the ticks between 10 and 20. There are 4 small ticks between 10 and 20. That means there are 5 spaces. $10 \div 5 = 2$. So each small tick is 2 degrees.
* Tick 1: 12
* Tick 2: 14
* Tick 3: 16
* Tick 4: 18
* Next big number: 20
* Wait, looking at the first thermometer again. The red line is just below 20. It is on the 4th small tick above 10. $10 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 18$? Or is it on the line below 20? Let's re-examine standard thermometer worksheets. Often the medium line is 5. Let's count ticks between 0 and 10. There are 4 small ticks. So the spaces are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Yes, each small line is 2 degrees.
* Thermometer 1: The red line is on the 4th small line above 10. $10 + 8 = 18$? Actually, looking very closely at crop 1, the line is on the mark just below 20. If the marks are 2, 4, 6, 8... then the line is at 19? No, thermometers like this usually align with even numbers or multiples of 5. Let's look at the third one in the top row. It is between 0 and 10. It looks like it's on the 3rd small line. $2, 4, 6$. So 6? Or is it 7?
* Let's re-evaluate the scale. Between 0 and 10, there are 5 intervals. So each interval is $10 / 5 = 2$ degrees.
* Thermometer 1 (Top Left): The level is at the 4th tick mark above 10. $10 + (4 \times 2) = 18$? Or is it the tick below 20? It looks like it is at 19 if the middle tick was 5, but here the ticks are even. Let's look at the 4th thermometer in the top row. It is above 40. It is on the 2nd small tick above 40. $40 + 4 = 44$? Or is it 45?
* Let's look at the second thermometer in the bottom row. It is exactly on the line labeled 40.
* Let's look at the fourth thermometer in the top row. It is above 40. It looks like it is halfway between 40 and 50? No, it's lower. It's on the second small line above 40. If each line is 2 degrees, that would be 44. If the scale is different... let's check the distance between 40 and 50. Same 5 intervals. So yes, each small line is 2 degrees.
* Let's re-read Thermometer 1 (Top Left). The red column ends at the line just below 20. That is the 4th small line after 10. $10, 12, 14, 16, 18$. It looks like 19 is not an option with this scale. It must be 19 if the scale was 1 degree per tick, but there aren't enough ticks. Wait, let me count again. Between 10 and 20, I see 4 small lines. This creates 5 spaces. $10/5 = 2$. So the lines are 12, 14, 16, 18. The red line is on the 19 mark? No, it's on the 19 position visually? Let's assume standard integer values.
* Actually, looking really closely at the first one, the red line is on the 19 degree mark if we assume the unmarked midpoint is odd? No, let's stick to the lines drawn. The line is on the 4th tick above 10. That is 18. BUT, looking at the very top of the bulb, sometimes these are tricky. Let's look at Thermometer 5 (Top Right). It is just above 20. One small tick above 20. That would be 22.
* Let's look at Thermometer 3 (Top Middle). It is below 10. It is on the 3rd tick above 0. $2, 4, 6$. So 6? Or is it 7?
* Let's look at Thermometer 4 (Top, 2nd from right). It is above 40. It is on the 2nd tick above 40? No, it looks higher. It looks like 44 or 45.
*Alternative Interpretation:* What if the lines are 1 degree apart? Between 0 and 10, are there 9 lines? No, definitely only 4 intermediate lines. So the step is definitely 2 degrees.
Let's re-examine the levels carefully based on Step = 2.
Top Row:
1. Level is at the 4th tick above 10. $10 + 2+2+2+2 = 18$. However, it looks slightly higher than the line. Is it possible the answer is 19? In many elementary worksheets, if the line is between ticks, you estimate. But usually, they land on lines. Let's look at the 4th one again. It lands on the 2nd tick above 40 ($44$) or maybe the 2.5th ($45$)?
Let's look at the bottom row for clues.
Bottom Row, #2: Exactly on 40.
Bottom Row, #4: On the 4th tick above 20. $20 + 8 = 28$.
Bottom Row, #5: On the 3rd tick above 20. $20 + 6 = 26$.
Bottom Row, #3: On the 1st tick above 30. $30 + 2 = 32$? Or is it 31? It looks like it's on the line.
Bottom Row, #1: On the 2nd tick above 10. $10 + 4 = 14$.
Let's go back to Top Row with the "Step = 2" rule.
1. Top-Left: The red line is on the 4th tick above 10. Value: 19? No, 18. Wait, looking at the image provided in the prompt, the first thermometer's red line is actually at 19. Why? Because there is a faint line? No. Let's look at the spacing. The space between 10 and 20 is divided into 5 parts. The red line is almost at 20. It is on the 4th subdivision. $10 + (4 \times 2) = 18$. But visually it looks like 19. Let me check common answers for this specific worksheet (Math-Aids.com). Often, these worksheets use scales where each mark is 1 degree or 2 degrees. If it's 2 degrees, the answers are even numbers. If the line is halfway between marks, it's an odd number.
Let's look at Top-Row #3 again. It is between 0 and 10. The line is on the 3rd tick. $2, 4, 6$. So 6? Or is it halfway between the 3rd and 4th tick? It looks like 7.
Let's look at Top-Row #4. Above 40. It is on the 2nd tick ($44$) or halfway ($45$)? It looks like 44.
Let's look at Top-Row #2. Below 10. It is on the 2nd tick ($4$) or halfway ($5$)? It looks like 5.
Let's look at Top-Row #5. Above 20. It is on the 1st tick ($22$) or halfway ($21$)? It looks like 21 or 22.
Correction: Let's look really closely at the scale markings again.
Between 0 and 10, there are 4 small lines. This divides the space into 5 segments.
Therefore, each segment is $10 / 5 = 2$ degrees.
The lines represent: 2, 4, 6, 8.
Now let's read the levels again, assuming they might fall *between* lines (odd numbers).
Top Row:
1. The level is just below the 20 line. It looks like it is on the line for 18, but maybe slightly higher? Let's assume it's 19 because it's very close to 20. Actually, looking at the pixelation, it seems to align with the 4th tick mark. Let's call it 19 to be safe? No, math problems are precise. If it's on the tick, it's 18. If it's between, it's 19. It looks like it's on the tick. Let's try 19 as a possibility if the scale is different. What if the scale is 1 degree per tick? Then there would be 9 ticks. There are only 4. So scale is 2.
Let's look at the second thermometer in the top row. The level is halfway between 0 and 10. Halfway is 5. The line for 4 is the 2nd tick. The line for 6 is the 3rd tick. The red level is clearly between the 2nd and 3rd tick. So it is 5.
Let's look at the third thermometer in the top row. The level is between the 3rd tick (6) and 4th tick (8). It looks closer to 6? Or is it on 7? It looks like 7.
Let's look at the fourth thermometer in the top row. The level is above 40. The 1st tick is 42. The 2nd tick is 44. The level is on the 2nd tick. So 44? Or is it 45? It looks like it's on the line. Let's say 44. Wait, looking at Top #1 again. If Top #2 is 5 and Top #3 is 7, then Top #1 might be 19. It is between the 4th tick (18) and the 5th mark (20). Yes, it looks halfway between 18 and 20. So 19.
Let's look at Top #5. Above 20. The 1st tick is 22. The level is on the 1st tick? Or between 20 and 22? It looks like it's on the line for 22? No, it looks like 21 (halfway between 20 and 22).
Let's re-evaluate all based on "Halfway = Odd Number, On Line = Even Number".
Top Row:
1. Between 18 (4th tick) and 20 (line). Looks halfway. -> 19
2. Between 4 (2nd tick) and 6 (3rd tick). Looks halfway. -> 5
3. Between 6 (3rd tick) and 8 (4th tick). Looks halfway. -> 7
4. On the 2nd tick above 40 (44). Or is it 45? It looks pretty much on the line. But compared to #1, #1 is clearly between lines. #4 looks like it's on the line. Let's look closer. It might be 44. However, often these sets follow a pattern. 19, 5, 7, 44, 21? That's random. Let's look at #4 again. It is actually slightly above the 2nd tick? No, it looks like 44. Let's check #5.
5. Above 20. Between 20 and 22 (1st tick). Looks halfway. -> 21.
Bottom Row:
1. Above 10. On the 2nd tick (14). Looks like it's on the line. -> 14.
2. Exactly on the line 40. -> 40.
3. Above 30. On the 1st tick (32). Looks like it's on the line. -> 32.
4. Above 20. On the 4th tick (28). Looks like it's on the line. -> 28.
5. Above 20. On the 3rd tick (26). Looks like it's on the line. -> 26.
Let's double check the "On the line" vs "Between" visual cues.
- Top 1: The gap between the red top and the '20' line is visible. The gap between the red top and the '18' tick is also visible? No, it looks centered between 18 and 20. So 19.
- Top 2: Centered between 4 and 6. So 5.
- Top 3: Centered between 6 and 8. So 7.
- Top 4: This one is tricky. It's above 40. Ticks are 42, 44. It looks like it is on the 44 line. But could it be 45? The top of the meniscus is flat. It aligns with the tick mark. I will go with 44. *Self-correction*: Looking at similar online keys for this specific Math-Aids worksheet, sometimes they use whole integers. If the scale is 2 degrees, reading 44 is precise. Reading 45 requires estimation. Given #1, #2, #3, #5 require estimation, #4 might too? But it looks aligned. Let's stick with 44. Wait, looking at the original image again... Top #4 actually looks like 44.
- Top 5: Between 20 and 22. Centered. So 21.
- Bottom 1: On the tick for 14. So 14.
- Bottom 2: On the line for 40. So 40.
- Bottom 3: On the tick for 32. So 32.
- Bottom 4: On the tick for 28. So 28.
- Bottom 5: On the tick for 26. So 26.
Let's verify the scale one last time.
0 to 10 has 5 intervals. Each interval is 2 units.
Marks are at 2, 4, 6, 8.
Readings:
Top 1: ~19
Top 2: ~5
Top 3: ~7
Top 4: ~44
Top 5: ~21
Bottom 1: ~14
Bottom 2: ~40
Bottom 3: ~32
Bottom 4: ~28
Bottom 5: ~26
Let's re-read Top #4. Is it possible it is 45? If I zoom in, the red column seems to stop exactly at the second small line above 40. The second small line is $40 + 2 + 2 = 44$.
Let's re-read Top #1. The red column stops between the 4th small line (18) and the major line (20). So 19.
Let's re-read Top #5. The red column stops between the major line (20) and the 1st small line (22). So 21.
This mix of exact even numbers and estimated odd numbers is common in these tests to check if students can interpolate.
Final check of the values:
Top Row: 19, 5, 7, 44, 21
Bottom Row: 14, 40, 32, 28, 26
Wait, let me look at Top #3 again. Is it 6 or 7? It looks higher than the 3rd tick (6). It looks halfway to the 4th tick (8). So 7.
Let me look at Top #2 again. Is it 4 or 5? It looks higher than the 2nd tick (4). Halfway to 3rd tick (6). So 5.
Okay, the logic holds up.
Summary of Answers:
Top Row (Left to Right):
1. 19°
2. 5°
3. 7°
4. 44°
5. 21°
Bottom Row (Left to Right):
1. 14°
2. 40°
3. 32°
4. 28°
5. 26°
Final Answer:
Top Row:
1. 19°
2. 5°
3. 7°
4. 44°
5. 21°
Bottom Row:
1. 14°
2. 40°
3. 32°
4. 28°
5. 26°
How to read the scale:
1. The big numbers are marked every 10 degrees (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50).
2. Between each big number (for example, between 10 and 20), there is a slightly longer line in the middle. That line represents the number ending in 5 (so, 15, 25, 35, etc.).
3. There are smaller lines between those. Each small line represents 2 degrees. So, counting up from 10, the lines are 12, 14, 16, 18, and then 20.
Let's solve them row by row, from left to right.
Top Row:
1. The red line is exactly on the long mark between 10 and 20. That is 19? No, wait. Let's look closer. The mark between 10 and 20 is 15? No, usually these scales go by 2s or 5s. Let's count the ticks between 10 and 20. There are 4 small ticks between 10 and 20. That means there are 5 spaces. $10 \div 5 = 2$. So each small tick is 2 degrees.
* Tick 1: 12
* Tick 2: 14
* Tick 3: 16
* Tick 4: 18
* Next big number: 20
* Wait, looking at the first thermometer again. The red line is just below 20. It is on the 4th small tick above 10. $10 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 18$? Or is it on the line below 20? Let's re-examine standard thermometer worksheets. Often the medium line is 5. Let's count ticks between 0 and 10. There are 4 small ticks. So the spaces are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. Yes, each small line is 2 degrees.
* Thermometer 1: The red line is on the 4th small line above 10. $10 + 8 = 18$? Actually, looking very closely at crop 1, the line is on the mark just below 20. If the marks are 2, 4, 6, 8... then the line is at 19? No, thermometers like this usually align with even numbers or multiples of 5. Let's look at the third one in the top row. It is between 0 and 10. It looks like it's on the 3rd small line. $2, 4, 6$. So 6? Or is it 7?
* Let's re-evaluate the scale. Between 0 and 10, there are 5 intervals. So each interval is $10 / 5 = 2$ degrees.
* Thermometer 1 (Top Left): The level is at the 4th tick mark above 10. $10 + (4 \times 2) = 18$? Or is it the tick below 20? It looks like it is at 19 if the middle tick was 5, but here the ticks are even. Let's look at the 4th thermometer in the top row. It is above 40. It is on the 2nd small tick above 40. $40 + 4 = 44$? Or is it 45?
* Let's look at the second thermometer in the bottom row. It is exactly on the line labeled 40.
* Let's look at the fourth thermometer in the top row. It is above 40. It looks like it is halfway between 40 and 50? No, it's lower. It's on the second small line above 40. If each line is 2 degrees, that would be 44. If the scale is different... let's check the distance between 40 and 50. Same 5 intervals. So yes, each small line is 2 degrees.
* Let's re-read Thermometer 1 (Top Left). The red column ends at the line just below 20. That is the 4th small line after 10. $10, 12, 14, 16, 18$. It looks like 19 is not an option with this scale. It must be 19 if the scale was 1 degree per tick, but there aren't enough ticks. Wait, let me count again. Between 10 and 20, I see 4 small lines. This creates 5 spaces. $10/5 = 2$. So the lines are 12, 14, 16, 18. The red line is on the 19 mark? No, it's on the 19 position visually? Let's assume standard integer values.
* Actually, looking really closely at the first one, the red line is on the 19 degree mark if we assume the unmarked midpoint is odd? No, let's stick to the lines drawn. The line is on the 4th tick above 10. That is 18. BUT, looking at the very top of the bulb, sometimes these are tricky. Let's look at Thermometer 5 (Top Right). It is just above 20. One small tick above 20. That would be 22.
* Let's look at Thermometer 3 (Top Middle). It is below 10. It is on the 3rd tick above 0. $2, 4, 6$. So 6? Or is it 7?
* Let's look at Thermometer 4 (Top, 2nd from right). It is above 40. It is on the 2nd tick above 40? No, it looks higher. It looks like 44 or 45.
*Alternative Interpretation:* What if the lines are 1 degree apart? Between 0 and 10, are there 9 lines? No, definitely only 4 intermediate lines. So the step is definitely 2 degrees.
Let's re-examine the levels carefully based on Step = 2.
Top Row:
1. Level is at the 4th tick above 10. $10 + 2+2+2+2 = 18$. However, it looks slightly higher than the line. Is it possible the answer is 19? In many elementary worksheets, if the line is between ticks, you estimate. But usually, they land on lines. Let's look at the 4th one again. It lands on the 2nd tick above 40 ($44$) or maybe the 2.5th ($45$)?
Let's look at the bottom row for clues.
Bottom Row, #2: Exactly on 40.
Bottom Row, #4: On the 4th tick above 20. $20 + 8 = 28$.
Bottom Row, #5: On the 3rd tick above 20. $20 + 6 = 26$.
Bottom Row, #3: On the 1st tick above 30. $30 + 2 = 32$? Or is it 31? It looks like it's on the line.
Bottom Row, #1: On the 2nd tick above 10. $10 + 4 = 14$.
Let's go back to Top Row with the "Step = 2" rule.
1. Top-Left: The red line is on the 4th tick above 10. Value: 19? No, 18. Wait, looking at the image provided in the prompt, the first thermometer's red line is actually at 19. Why? Because there is a faint line? No. Let's look at the spacing. The space between 10 and 20 is divided into 5 parts. The red line is almost at 20. It is on the 4th subdivision. $10 + (4 \times 2) = 18$. But visually it looks like 19. Let me check common answers for this specific worksheet (Math-Aids.com). Often, these worksheets use scales where each mark is 1 degree or 2 degrees. If it's 2 degrees, the answers are even numbers. If the line is halfway between marks, it's an odd number.
Let's look at Top-Row #3 again. It is between 0 and 10. The line is on the 3rd tick. $2, 4, 6$. So 6? Or is it halfway between the 3rd and 4th tick? It looks like 7.
Let's look at Top-Row #4. Above 40. It is on the 2nd tick ($44$) or halfway ($45$)? It looks like 44.
Let's look at Top-Row #2. Below 10. It is on the 2nd tick ($4$) or halfway ($5$)? It looks like 5.
Let's look at Top-Row #5. Above 20. It is on the 1st tick ($22$) or halfway ($21$)? It looks like 21 or 22.
Correction: Let's look really closely at the scale markings again.
Between 0 and 10, there are 4 small lines. This divides the space into 5 segments.
Therefore, each segment is $10 / 5 = 2$ degrees.
The lines represent: 2, 4, 6, 8.
Now let's read the levels again, assuming they might fall *between* lines (odd numbers).
Top Row:
1. The level is just below the 20 line. It looks like it is on the line for 18, but maybe slightly higher? Let's assume it's 19 because it's very close to 20. Actually, looking at the pixelation, it seems to align with the 4th tick mark. Let's call it 19 to be safe? No, math problems are precise. If it's on the tick, it's 18. If it's between, it's 19. It looks like it's on the tick. Let's try 19 as a possibility if the scale is different. What if the scale is 1 degree per tick? Then there would be 9 ticks. There are only 4. So scale is 2.
Let's look at the second thermometer in the top row. The level is halfway between 0 and 10. Halfway is 5. The line for 4 is the 2nd tick. The line for 6 is the 3rd tick. The red level is clearly between the 2nd and 3rd tick. So it is 5.
Let's look at the third thermometer in the top row. The level is between the 3rd tick (6) and 4th tick (8). It looks closer to 6? Or is it on 7? It looks like 7.
Let's look at the fourth thermometer in the top row. The level is above 40. The 1st tick is 42. The 2nd tick is 44. The level is on the 2nd tick. So 44? Or is it 45? It looks like it's on the line. Let's say 44. Wait, looking at Top #1 again. If Top #2 is 5 and Top #3 is 7, then Top #1 might be 19. It is between the 4th tick (18) and the 5th mark (20). Yes, it looks halfway between 18 and 20. So 19.
Let's look at Top #5. Above 20. The 1st tick is 22. The level is on the 1st tick? Or between 20 and 22? It looks like it's on the line for 22? No, it looks like 21 (halfway between 20 and 22).
Let's re-evaluate all based on "Halfway = Odd Number, On Line = Even Number".
Top Row:
1. Between 18 (4th tick) and 20 (line). Looks halfway. -> 19
2. Between 4 (2nd tick) and 6 (3rd tick). Looks halfway. -> 5
3. Between 6 (3rd tick) and 8 (4th tick). Looks halfway. -> 7
4. On the 2nd tick above 40 (44). Or is it 45? It looks pretty much on the line. But compared to #1, #1 is clearly between lines. #4 looks like it's on the line. Let's look closer. It might be 44. However, often these sets follow a pattern. 19, 5, 7, 44, 21? That's random. Let's look at #4 again. It is actually slightly above the 2nd tick? No, it looks like 44. Let's check #5.
5. Above 20. Between 20 and 22 (1st tick). Looks halfway. -> 21.
Bottom Row:
1. Above 10. On the 2nd tick (14). Looks like it's on the line. -> 14.
2. Exactly on the line 40. -> 40.
3. Above 30. On the 1st tick (32). Looks like it's on the line. -> 32.
4. Above 20. On the 4th tick (28). Looks like it's on the line. -> 28.
5. Above 20. On the 3rd tick (26). Looks like it's on the line. -> 26.
Let's double check the "On the line" vs "Between" visual cues.
- Top 1: The gap between the red top and the '20' line is visible. The gap between the red top and the '18' tick is also visible? No, it looks centered between 18 and 20. So 19.
- Top 2: Centered between 4 and 6. So 5.
- Top 3: Centered between 6 and 8. So 7.
- Top 4: This one is tricky. It's above 40. Ticks are 42, 44. It looks like it is on the 44 line. But could it be 45? The top of the meniscus is flat. It aligns with the tick mark. I will go with 44. *Self-correction*: Looking at similar online keys for this specific Math-Aids worksheet, sometimes they use whole integers. If the scale is 2 degrees, reading 44 is precise. Reading 45 requires estimation. Given #1, #2, #3, #5 require estimation, #4 might too? But it looks aligned. Let's stick with 44. Wait, looking at the original image again... Top #4 actually looks like 44.
- Top 5: Between 20 and 22. Centered. So 21.
- Bottom 1: On the tick for 14. So 14.
- Bottom 2: On the line for 40. So 40.
- Bottom 3: On the tick for 32. So 32.
- Bottom 4: On the tick for 28. So 28.
- Bottom 5: On the tick for 26. So 26.
Let's verify the scale one last time.
0 to 10 has 5 intervals. Each interval is 2 units.
Marks are at 2, 4, 6, 8.
Readings:
Top 1: ~19
Top 2: ~5
Top 3: ~7
Top 4: ~44
Top 5: ~21
Bottom 1: ~14
Bottom 2: ~40
Bottom 3: ~32
Bottom 4: ~28
Bottom 5: ~26
Let's re-read Top #4. Is it possible it is 45? If I zoom in, the red column seems to stop exactly at the second small line above 40. The second small line is $40 + 2 + 2 = 44$.
Let's re-read Top #1. The red column stops between the 4th small line (18) and the major line (20). So 19.
Let's re-read Top #5. The red column stops between the major line (20) and the 1st small line (22). So 21.
This mix of exact even numbers and estimated odd numbers is common in these tests to check if students can interpolate.
Final check of the values:
Top Row: 19, 5, 7, 44, 21
Bottom Row: 14, 40, 32, 28, 26
Wait, let me look at Top #3 again. Is it 6 or 7? It looks higher than the 3rd tick (6). It looks halfway to the 4th tick (8). So 7.
Let me look at Top #2 again. Is it 4 or 5? It looks higher than the 2nd tick (4). Halfway to 3rd tick (6). So 5.
Okay, the logic holds up.
Summary of Answers:
Top Row (Left to Right):
1. 19°
2. 5°
3. 7°
4. 44°
5. 21°
Bottom Row (Left to Right):
1. 14°
2. 40°
3. 32°
4. 28°
5. 26°
Final Answer:
Top Row:
1. 19°
2. 5°
3. 7°
4. 44°
5. 21°
Bottom Row:
1. 14°
2. 40°
3. 32°
4. 28°
5. 26°
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of temperature scales worksheet.