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The diagram below shows an improvised rain gauge. The collecting bottle should

The diagram below shows an improvised rain gauge.

The collecting bottle should
A. Have the funnel sealed to its mouth
B. Be wide to collect enough water
C. Be placed above the ground
D. Be transparent for easy reading.

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The correct answer is D. be transparent for easy reading.

sharon kalunda answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 09:06

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