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Animal Physiology, Animal Refresher
Weather Instruments and Their Functions
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Question (English)
Which of the following pair(s) of weather instruments and their functions is/are correctly matched?
- Anemometer - wind speed only
- Anemometer - wind speed and Pyranometer - solar radiation only
- Anemometer - wind speed, Pyranometer - solar radiation, and Stevenson screen - instrument shelter; all are correct ✓ Correct
- Pyranometer - solar radiation and Stevenson screen - measures temperature only
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above (Anemometer, Pyranometer, and Stevenson screen are all correctly matched)
Complete List of Weather Station Instruments
| Instrument | Measures / Function |
|---|---|
| Anemometer | Wind speed |
| Wind vane | Direction of wind |
| Hygrometer | Humidity |
| Sling Psychrometer | Relative humidity |
| Pyranometer | Solar radiation |
| Barometer | Atmospheric pressure |
| Thermometer | Air and sea surface temperature |
| Rain gauge | Rainfall / precipitation |
| Infra-red thermometer | Skin surface temperature (without contact) |
| Stevenson screen | Shelter/protection for meteorological instruments against rainfall and heat radiation |
Clinical Instrument
- Sphygmomanometer: Measures blood pressure
- Stethoscope: Measures heart rate/auscultation
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