Which among the following instruments is used to measure the amount of liquid precipitation (rain) over a set period of time?

Which among the following instruments is used to measure the amount of liquid precipitation (rain) over a set period of time?

  • (a) Hygrometer
  • (b) Rain Gauge
  • (c) Pedometer
  • (d) Barometer
A rain gauge, also known as a udometer or pluviometer, is a weather device designed to measure the rain that falls on a particular surface over a particular time period. A rain gauge consists of a cylinder with a funnel on top that collects the rain and guides it into a marked tube.
  • - (a) Hygrometer is used to measure humidity in the air.
  • - (c) Pedometer is used to count the number of steps.
  • - (d) Barometer is used to measure the atmospheric pressure.
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