Std 5 pupils of Gachiriro Primary were asked to bring the following materials in their class. Thread, a thin-walled grass bottle, a scale, ink, water,...

Std 5 pupils of Gachiriro Primary were asked to bring the following materials in their class. Thread, a thin-walled grass bottle, a scale, ink, water, a wooden stand, inner tube of a biro pen and a cork. What weather instrument did they intend to make

A. Liquid thermometer
B. Barometer
C. Air thermometer
D. Rain gauge

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The correct answer is A. Liquid thermometer

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marto answered the question on October 16, 2019 at 11:05

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