temperature
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One study used measurements of noble gases preserved in the trapped air bubbles to estimate changes in ocean temperature over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
Deep geothermal energy involves extracting hot water from depths of 1,000 to 2,000 metres, where its temperature ranges from 80C to 150C.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Sébastien Brana was among several weather enthusiasts who noticed the unusual temperature activity and posted about it on an online weather forum run by Infoclimat, a nonprofit where Brana is a board member.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"A silkworm grows nearly a thousand times in just 25 days. But its success depends completely on temperature, humidity and good-quality leaves," Tomala says.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
It can take up to twenty-four hours for a properly functioning nuclear reactor to reach cold shutdown—the point at which the temperature of the core dips below boiling.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing temperature
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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