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- MASTER DATA FILE
- Q
- What is the definition of temperature?
- A
- The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or enviroment.
- Q
- What is the boiling point of water in degrees?
- A
- 212 F
- Q
- What is the freezing point of water in degrees?
- A
- 32 F
- Q
- What is the mathematical formula for converting Celsius to Fahrenheit?
- A
- Celsius Temperature X 1.8 + 32 = Fahrenheit Temperature
- Q
- What forms near the earth's surface when the dew point and temperature
- are within 4 degrees?
- A
- Fog
- Q
- How many planets are in our solar system?
- A
- Nine
- Q
- What is the definition of a light-year?
- A
- The distance that light travels in a vacuum for a period of
- one year, approximately 5.878 trillion miles.
- Q
- How is the distance in miles between the moon and the earth?
- A
- 252,950 miles at its apogee to 221,600 at its perigee
- Q
- What are the 3 states of matter?
- A
- Solid, Liquid, & Gas
- Q
- What does H2O stand for?
- A
- I molecule of hydrogen and 2 molecules of oxygen, which makes water.
- Q
- How many ounces are there in a pint?
- A
- 16
- Q
- How many pints are there in a quart?
- A
- 2
- Q
- How many quarts are there in a gallon?
- A
- 4
- Q
- What is the mathematical formula to convert statute miles into nautical
- miles?
- A
- Divide statute miles by 1.151
- Q
- How many feet are there in a yard?
- A
- 3
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