Compare the Temperatures Above and Below Zero

A step-by-step guide to compare the temperatures above and below zero

• If you’re comparing temperatures above zero, simply compare the numbers as you normally would. For example, 20 degrees Celsius is warmer than 10 degrees Celsius.
• If you’re comparing temperatures below zero, remember that the further below zero a temperature is, the colder it is. For example, -10 degrees Celsius is colder than -5 degrees Celsius.

• If you’re comparing temperatures above 0°F, again, simply compare the numbers as you normally would. For example, 70°F is warmer than 60°F.
• If you’re comparing temperatures below 0°F, remember that the negative numbers represent temperatures that are progressively colder. So, -10°F is colder than -5°F.

By understanding the temperature scale being used and keeping in mind the basic principles outlined above, anyone can learn to make accurate temperature comparisons.

Compare the Temperatures Above and Below Zero – Example 1

Yesterday, at 2:00 AM the temperature was 2 degrees Celsius. And, at 2:00 PM the temperature was 10 degrees Celsius. Did the temperature rise or fall yesterday?
Solution:
10 degrees Celsius is warmer than 2 degrees Celsius. So, the temperature rose.

Compare the Temperatures Above and Below Zero – Example 2

Noah recorded a temperature of 17 degrees Celsius, and Carol recorded a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Did Carol record a temperature that was warmer or cooler?
Solution:
21 degrees Celsius is larger than 17 degrees Celsius. So, the temperature was warmer.

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