WAEC Geography 2013 Question 27

Question 27

Weather

Which of the following elements of weather and climate is matched with the wrong measuring instrument?

  1. A.Wind direction and wind vane.
  2. B.Temperature and thermometer.
  3. C.Humidity and barometer.
  4. D.Rainfall and raingauge.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Humidity and barometer.)

Explanation

Humidity is measured with a hygrometer (wet and dry bulb thermometers); a barometer measures pressure.