Which of the following instruments is used to measure relative humidity?
A. Anemometer
B. Thermometer
C. Barometer
D. Hygrometer
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A hygrometer is used to measure relative humidity, which is the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount it can hold at a given temperature.
Explanation:
The Deccan Plateau receives low rainfall because it lies in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats. The moisture-laden monsoon winds lose most of their moisture on the windward side, leaving the leeward side dry.
Explanation:
Subsidence is the downward movement of air, often associated with high-pressure systems and clear weather. It occurs when air cools and becomes denser.
Explanation:
The thermosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures reaching up to 1,500°C or more, although the air is so thin that it would not feel hot to a person.
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