WBCS.LIVE practice question

Atmospheric humidity is measured by __________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Psychrometer
  2. Anemometer
  3. Lysimeter
  4. Hydrometer

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Psychrometer

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: A) Psychrometer 📚 Explanation: A 'Psychrometer' (or Hygrometer) is an instrument used to measure the amount of water vapor or 'Atmospheric humidity' in the air. It typically uses two thermometers—one with a dry bulb and one with a wet bulb—to calculate the moisture level. Anemometers measure wind speed, and hydrometers measure the density of liquids.