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What is the measuring instrument for temperature called?
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ABarometer
BThermometer
CHygrometer
DAnemometer
Correct Answer: ThermometerYour Answer: B
Explanation
A thermometer is the instrument used to measure temperature. Option A (Barometer) is incorrect — a barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure, not temperature. Option B (Thermometer) is CORRECT — a thermometer (Thermo meter) measures temperature. Option C (Hygrometer) is incorrect — a hygrometer measures humidity (moisture content in air), not temperature. Option D (Anemometer) is incorrect — an anemometer measures wind speed and direction.
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