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प्रश्न
List out the weather elements and associated measuring instruments.
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उत्तर
Temperature, rainfall, pressure, humidity, and wind are the major elements of weather and climate.
- Temperature:
Measured in scales like Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Meteorologists measure the temperature by the Thermometer. Stevenson screen and minimum and maximum thermometer. - Rain:
Is a major component of the water cycle and is the source of most of the fresh water on the earth. Rainfall is measured by a rain gauge. - Air Pressure:
Meteorologist uses barometer/aneroid barometer to measure air pressure. Barograms are used for recording continuous variation in atmospheric pressure. - Humidity:
Hygrometer is used to measure the humidity, (which comprises wet and dry bulb plate side by side in the Stevenson screen). - Wind:
Measured for: Direction and speed.
Instruments used:- Wind vane for direction.
- Anemometer for speed.
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