In the "design a thermos" lab, the temperature of the thermos was compared with a container that was not insulated. what was the purpose of that container?

a. that container kept the thermos from overheating.

b. that container was a control—a basis for comparison.

c. that container was the independent variable.

d. that container was a backup container.

Answer should be
B) That container was a control - a basis for comparison.

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.