Which instrument is used to measure Earth's atmospheric pressure?
A
Barometer
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B
Pressure meter
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C
Micrometer
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D
Gaugemeter
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Solution
The correct option is A Barometer An instrument that helps measure Earth’s air pressure is the barometer. Forecasters use changes in air pressure measured with barometers to predict short-term changes in the weather.