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Difficulty: MediumOccupational and Specialized Registers

During severe atmospheric turbulence, the captain instructed the co-pilot to check the __________ to ensure the aircraft maintained a safe height above sea level. Which of the following specialized terms correctly completes the sentence?

  1. altimeterAnswer
  2. B
    anemometer
  3. C
    barometer
  4. D
    tachometer

Answer

The term 'altimeter' correctly completes the sentence.
The word 'altimeter' is the standard occupational register term in aeronautics and aviation for the cockpit instrument that indicates altitude or vertical elevation above sea level.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The sentence involves aviation cockpit operations ('captain', 'co-pilot', 'aircraft', 'height above sea level').
Specialized register vocabulary depends directly on identifying the specific domain of activity.
2
Identify the precise instrument required for the described function
The instrument specifically designed to measure altitude in flight is an altimeter.
Matching technical instruments to their exact operational functions distinguishes correct specialized registers from adjacent domain terms.

Key Concept

Aviation Register (Flight Navigation Instruments)
Estimated Time:50s
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Occupational and Specialized Registers

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