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Match the measuring instrument with its description.
barometer
sundial


dioptra
clepsydra
chronometer
A tank with a small hole, which receives water from a large reservoir and through which water flows out into a calibrated receptacle.
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A shallow dish containing mercury with an inverted partially submerged glass tube filled with mercury.
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A device with a balance spring made up of two metals to cope with expansion and contractions caused by temperature changes.
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A device that uses reflecting mirrors to enable a user to align and view two images of independent objects together.
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Match The Measuring Instrument With Its Description Barometer Sundial Dioptra Clepsydra Chronometer A Tank With A Small Hole Which Receives Water From A Large R class=

Answer :

Answer:

1. Clepsydra

2. Barometer

3. Chronometer

4. Se*tant

Explanation:

1. A clepsydra is a device that measures time by using a regulated fluid flow. It looks like a hour glass.

2. A barometer is a device that measures pressure. The level of liquid inside of its tubes changes with the atmospheric pressure change.

3. A chronometer is used to determine a position while knowing latitude, longitude, and altitude.

4. A se*tant has an arc of a circle and a movable arm pivoted at the center of the circle. It is used to view the horizon and also celestial bodies.

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