Which property does a hygrometer measure?

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Multiple Choice

Which property does a hygrometer measure?

Explanation:
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and a hygrometer is the instrument used to measure that moisture content. It typically displays relative humidity (and sometimes dew point), depending on the model. The other properties have their own dedicated instruments: temperature with a thermometer, atmospheric pressure with a barometer, and wind speed with an anemometer. So a hygrometer is the tool that measures humidity.

Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air, and a hygrometer is the instrument used to measure that moisture content. It typically displays relative humidity (and sometimes dew point), depending on the model. The other properties have their own dedicated instruments: temperature with a thermometer, atmospheric pressure with a barometer, and wind speed with an anemometer. So a hygrometer is the tool that measures humidity.

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