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Temperature

(Science: chemistry) temperature is proportional to the average random kinetic energy of ideal gases. The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity).The somatic sensation of cold or heat.The degree of hotness or coldness in a given environment, usually measured in fahrenheit (F), celsius (C) or Kelvin's (K).

temperature dictates what organisms can survive in different environments.