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Meteorological Instrumentation and Measurements

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What is the primary function of a barometer?

  1. To measure wind speed

  2. To measure air temperature

  3. To measure atmospheric pressure

  4. To measure humidity

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A barometer is a device used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Which instrument is used to measure wind direction?

  1. Anemometer

  2. Windsock

  3. Barometer

  4. Hygrometer

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A windsock is a conical-shaped fabric sleeve that is used to indicate wind direction.

What is the SI unit of temperature?

  1. Fahrenheit

  2. Celsius

  3. Kelvin

  4. Rankine

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The SI unit of temperature is Kelvin.

Which instrument is used to measure humidity?

  1. Anemometer

  2. Windsock

  3. Barometer

  4. Hygrometer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A hygrometer is a device used to measure humidity.

What is the principle behind the operation of a rain gauge?

  1. The collection of raindrops in a graduated cylinder

  2. The measurement of the electrical conductivity of rainwater

  3. The measurement of the weight of raindrops

  4. The measurement of the volume of raindrops

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A rain gauge operates by collecting raindrops in a graduated cylinder.

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

  1. Anemometer

  2. Windsock

  3. Barometer

  4. Hygrometer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An anemometer is a device used to measure wind speed.

What is the purpose of a weather balloon?

  1. To measure atmospheric pressure

  2. To measure wind speed

  3. To measure air temperature

  4. To collect weather data from the upper atmosphere

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A weather balloon is used to collect weather data from the upper atmosphere.

Which instrument is used to measure solar radiation?

  1. Pyranometer

  2. Sunshine recorder

  3. Albedo meter

  4. Photometer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pyranometer is a device used to measure solar radiation.

What is the purpose of a ceilometer?

  1. To measure cloud height

  2. To measure cloud cover

  3. To measure cloud type

  4. To measure cloud density

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A ceilometer is a device used to measure cloud height.

Which instrument is used to measure precipitation?

  1. Rain gauge

  2. Snow gauge

  3. Tipping bucket rain gauge

  4. Weighing rain gauge

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A rain gauge is a device used to measure precipitation.

What is the principle behind the operation of a thermometer?

  1. The expansion and contraction of a liquid or gas

  2. The change in electrical resistance of a metal

  3. The change in color of a substance

  4. The change in weight of a substance

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A thermometer operates based on the expansion and contraction of a liquid or gas.

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

  1. Barometer

  2. Anemometer

  3. Hygrometer

  4. Thermometer

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A barometer is a device used to measure atmospheric pressure.

What is the purpose of a weather vane?

  1. To measure wind speed

  2. To measure wind direction

  3. To measure air temperature

  4. To measure humidity

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A weather vane is a device used to measure wind direction.

Which instrument is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air?

  1. Anemometer

  2. Windsock

  3. Barometer

  4. Hygrometer

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A hygrometer is a device used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air.

What is the principle behind the operation of a windsock?

  1. The movement of air causes the windsock to flutter

  2. The windsock is filled with helium and rises in the air

  3. The windsock is attached to a rotating shaft and spins in the wind

  4. The windsock is made of a material that changes color when exposed to wind

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A windsock operates based on the movement of air causing it to flutter.

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