The Highest and Lowest Temperatures Ever Recorded in the United

question 91

Multiple Choice

The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in the United States are 134^oF California, 1913) and -80^oF Alaska, 1971) . What are these temperatures in kelvins?

• A) 407 K and 193 K
• B) 330 K and 211 K
• C) 347 K and 228 K
• D) 340 K and 211 K
• E) 330 K and 246 K

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