What does a barometer measure?

Air Pressure

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The correct option is A
Air Pressure

Barometer is an instrument used for measuring air pressure. This can help predict changes in weather. A drop in the barometer level indicates a lowering of pressure which means there is a possibility of stormy weather.

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What does a barometer measure?

The correct option is A Air Pressure Barometer is an instrument used for measuring air pressure. This can help predict changes in weather. A drop in the barometer level indicates a lowering of pressure which means there is a possibility of stormy weather.

The correct option is A
Air Pressure

Barometer is an instrument used for measuring air pressure. This can help predict changes in weather. A drop in the barometer level indicates a lowering of pressure which means there is a possibility of stormy weather.