WAEC Geography 2002 Question 26

Question 26

Weather

The difference in the readings on the wet and dry-bulb thermometers is used to determine

  1. A.atmospheric pressure
  2. B.precipitation
  3. C.evaporation
  4. D.relative humidity
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (relative humidity)

Explanation

A hygrometer (wet- and dry-bulb thermometers) gives relative humidity from the difference between the two readings.