The Highest and Lowest Temperatures Ever Recorded in the United

question 66

Multiple Choice

The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in the United States are 134ºF (California,1913) and -80ºF (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 300 K
• E)365 K and 246 K

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