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Difficulty: EasyAtmosphere and Weather

Match each weather instrument with the atmospheric property it is designed to measure.

  • BarometerAtmospheric pressure
  • AnemometerWind speed
  • HygrometerRelative humidity
  • ThermometerAir temperature

Answer

Barometer pairs with Atmospheric pressure, Anemometer pairs with Wind speed, Hygrometer pairs with Relative humidity, and Thermometer pairs with Air temperature.
Each instrument corresponds to a fundamental weather measurement: a barometer measures air pressure, an anemometer measures wind speed, a hygrometer measures humidity, and a thermometer measures temperature.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary measurement function of each standard meteorological tool.
Barometers measure pressure, anemometers measure wind speed, hygrometers measure moisture/humidity, and thermometers measure temperature.
Each weather instrument is specifically engineered and calibrated to detect a distinct physical atmospheric parameter.
2
Pair each instrument name directly to its corresponding atmospheric parameter.
All four weather instruments are accurately linked with their respective definitions.
Ensures complete alignment between observational tools and atmospheric properties.

Key Concept

Functions of common meteorological instruments
Estimated Time:45s
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Atmosphere and Weather

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