WAEC Geography 1998 Question 22

Question 22

Weather

Which of the following weather elements is paired with the wrong instrument?

  1. A.Atmospheric pressure and barometer
  2. B.Humidity and anemometer
  3. C.Rainfall and rain gauge
  4. D.Wind direction and wind vane
  5. E.Minimum and maximum temperature and the Six's Thermometer
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Humidity and anemometer)

Explanation

An anemometer measures wind speed; humidity is measured with a hygrometer (wet and dry bulb).