The Temperature of the Air as Read on a Standard

question 25

Multiple Choice

The temperature of the air as read on a standard conventional thermometer is called the __________.

• A)wet-bulb temperature
• B)dry-bulb temperature
• C)relative humidity
• D)dew point

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