This document discusses temperature and pH monitoring systems. It describes different types of temperature sensors including contact sensors like thermistors and bimetallic strips, and non-contact sensors like radiation thermometers. It explains how these sensors work by converting the measured temperature or pH into a voltage then a digital number. Some applications mentioned include freezer alarms, computers, and medical equipment for temperature sensors, and acid-base titrations and water quality testing for pH sensors. It concludes by stating the ideal soil pH and temperature conditions for optimum crop production are between 5.5-7 and 65-75 degrees respectively.