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Practice questions on Scientific Instruments — with answers

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1. Which instrument is used to measure 'Atmospheric pressure'?

AUV Meter
BBarometer
CLactometer
DAmmeter

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Answer: B

Atmospheric pressure is measured using a Barometer.

2. Which instrument is used to measure 'Humidity'?

AHygrometer
BTachometer
CAudiometer/Decibel meter
DSpeedometer

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Answer: A

Humidity is measured using a Hygrometer.

3. Which instrument is used to measure 'Wind speed'?

AElectrocardiograph (ECG)
BAmmeter
CAnemometer
DVoltmeter

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Answer: C

Wind speed is measured using a Anemometer.

4. Which instrument is used to measure 'Earthquake intensity'?

AElectroencephalograph (EEG)
BUV Meter
CAmmeter
DSeismograph

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Answer: D

Earthquake intensity is measured using a Seismograph.

5. Which instrument is used to measure 'Temperature'?

AFathometer (Echo Sounder)
BThermometer
CSphygmomanometer
DLactometer

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Answer: B

Temperature is measured using a Thermometer.

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