Question 11
MediumOriginal questionThermometer : Temperature :: Barometer : ?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Relationship: a thermometer measures temperature (instrument : quantity measured).
A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.
Worth noting
Humidity is measured by a hygrometer, wind speed by an anemometer and rainfall by a rain gauge. All are weather quantities, so only exact knowledge of the barometer decides.
- Concept
- Instrument and what it measures
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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