Instruments for Measuring Weather Elements

What does humidity refer to?

• The temperature of the air

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The speed of the wind

• The amount of rainfall

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Which instrument is used to measure humidity?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

What is the standard unit for measuring temperature?

• Degrees Fahrenheit

• Degrees Celsius

• Kelvin

• Rankine

What is the freezing point of water on the Celsius scale?

• 32 degrees

• 212 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 100 degrees

What does the daily maximum temperature refer to?

• The temperature at noon

• The lowest temperature reading for a day

• The average temperature for a day

• The highest temperature reading for a day

What instrument is used to measure rainfall?

• Hygrometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What does daily rainfall refer to?

• The total amount of rain in 24 hours

• The average rainfall over a week

• The total amount of rain in a year

• The total amount of rain in a month

What is dendroclimatology?

• The study of past climate through tree rings

• The study of weather patterns using satellites

• The study of atmospheric pressure

• The study of ocean currents

What is paleoclimatology?

• The study of past climate over thousands of years

• The study of current weather patterns

• The study of rainfall patterns

• The study of humidity levels

How is atmospheric humidity important for life on Earth?

• It increases the temperature

• It produces rainfall and controls climatic conditions

• It decreases the wind speed

• It reduces the amount of sunlight

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