Question

The lowest temperature ever recorded at Oymyakon in Russia was 96.2°F below 0°F. The lowest temperature ever recorded at Prospect Creek in Alaska was 80°F below 0°F. The thermometer reading of the lowest recorded temperature at Oymyakon was ___°F. The thermometer reading of the lowest recorded temperature at Prospect Creek was ___°F.

A) -96.2 / -80
B) -96.2 / -176.2
C) -169.8 / -80
D) -169.8 / -176.2

Answer 1

The thermometer reading of the lowest recorded temperature at Oymyakon in Russia was -96.2°F and at Prospect Creek in Alaska, it was -80°F.

Step-by-step explanation:

The thermometer reading of the lowest recorded temperature at Oymyakon in Russia was -96.2°F. This is because the temperature was 96.2°F below 0°F.

The thermometer reading of the lowest recorded temperature at Prospect Creek in Alaska was -80°F. This is because the temperature was 80°F below 0°F. Therefore, the answer is option A) -96.2 / -80.