Question

Stevenson screen is used for

• A. providing shelters to beaker
• B. providing shelters to thermometers
• C. Both a and b
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B providing shelters to thermometers

Stevenson screen is used for providing shelter for meteorological instruments, particularly wet and dry bulb thermometers. It is kept 1.25 meters above the ground by legs. It is done so to avoid strong temperature gradients at ground level. Stevenson screen has sides to encourage the free passage of air. For reflecting heat radiation, it is painted white. It was invented by the British engineer and meteorologist Sir Thomas Stevenson.