BIOLOGY
JAMB 2014 - Question 26
Biology 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 26: Which of the following instruments is used for measuring atmospheric pressure?
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
D
Explanation
Hygrometer is used to measure the relative humidity of the environment. It consists of wet and* dry bulb thermometer to measure the temperature of wet and dry environment respectively The temperature reading of wet environment is subtracted from the dry one. The difference obtained between the two thermometers is read from the psychometric tables purchased with the hygrometer. Thermometer is used to measure the temperature of a given habitat.

