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Which tool is used to measure precipitation?
A
thermometer
B
compass
C
rain gauge
D
wind vane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A siphon rain gauge enables automatic, continuous measurement and recording of precipitation. (1) Structure and Operation This type of rain gauge consists of a receptacle (Figure 6.5) to collect precipitation and a measuring part (Figure 6.6) to measure and record its amount.

Detailed explanation-2: -A rain gauge (also known as udometer, pluvia metior, pluviometer, ombrometer, and hyetometer) is an instrument used by meteorologists and hydrologists to gather and measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a predefined area, over a period of time.

Detailed explanation-3: -The rain gauge is an instrument that is used for measuring rainfall. The rain gauge is also known as an udometer, pluviometer, or an ombrometer. It measures the rain in a localized area.

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