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Which instrument is used to measure humidity in the air?

AHygrometer

BHydrometer

CLactometer

DBarometer`

Answer:

A. Hygrometer

Read Explanation:

Hygrometer

  • Hygrometer - An instrument for measuring the amount of moisture (water vapor) in the air (atmosphere)

  • It measures humidity by relating it to the amount of water vapor in the air, temperature, and pressure.

Different types of hygrometers

  • Psychrometer - An instrument that measures humidity using two thermometers, a wet and a dry thermometer.

  • Condensation Hygrometer - Humidity is determined by measuring the dew point at which moisture in the air condenses and turns into dew droplets.

  • Electronic Hygrometer - Measures humidity using changes in electrical resistance or capacitance.

Uses

  • Weather monitoring - Helps in weather forecasting by measuring the humidity in the atmosphere.

  • Agriculture - Used in greenhouses to maintain the required humidity level for some crops.


Related Questions:

Regarding Earth's major climatic zones: Which of the above is/are correct?

  1. Tropical zones experience minimal seasonal temperature variation
  2. Temperate zones are characterized by four distinct seasons,

  1. Tropical zones experience minimal seasonal temperature variation
  2. Temperate zones are characterized by four distinct seasons,
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