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why are mercury thermometres usually used in tropical zones while alcoholic thermometres are used in extremely cold climates?

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Mercury thermometers are used in warmer climates as they are quite accurate. However, alcohol thermometers are used in colder climates as they have lower freezing points and would work successfully in such conditions.

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