Measurement

According to the International System of Units (SI), the everyday temperature should be measured in degrees Celsius (°C). As you may already know, the United States is one of three countries that does not use the SI system on a national level. However, there is an easy way to convert from one temperature measurement to another. In this activity, view the temperatures across the United States in Fahrenheit (°F) and in degrees Celsius (°C). Click the player button to begin.

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