What is an instrument that sends pulses of electromagnetic energy into the atmosphere to detect rainfall, determine its speed and intensity, and identify precipitation types such as rain, snow or hail?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Doppler weather radar.
- The Doppler weather radar is precisely the instrument that accomplishes those tasks.
- It sends pulses of electromagnetic energy into the atmosphere, allowing meteorologists to detect rainfall, assess its velocity and intensity, and identify different precipitation types like rain, snow, or hail.