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Grade-9
Easy
Question
_______ is used to measure the amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere.
- Hygrometer
- Anemometer
- Hydrometer
- Barometer
Hint:
Humidity is the measure of moisture content or water vapor content in the atmosphere
The correct answer is: Hygrometer
A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the concentration of water vapor present in the air, in soil, or any confined space. It can quantify the humidity of a vast region or a tiny room with sheer accuracy.
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