Where Is the Best Location to Place a Thermometer for an Accurate

question 48

Multiple Choice

Where is the best location to place a thermometer for an accurate air temperature reading?

• A) two to three inches above the ground in a shady place
• B) as close to a building as possible
• C) in full sunlight so that it gets full exposure
• D) inside a shelter painted white

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