Official temperatures are measured using thermometers placed in shelters that are
A) non-ventilated and black boxes, placed at ground level.
B) placed a few feet above the ground in louvered white boxes.
C) in black boxes placed in direct sunlight for maximum insolation absorption.
D) at ground level, in direct sunlight.

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Official temperatures are measured using thermometers placed in shelters that are a few feet above the ground in louvered white boxes. This is because the shaded and slightly elevated white boxes help to prevent direct sunlight from reaching the thermometer and impacting the temperature reading. The louvered design allows for some air circulation, which helps the thermometer to reflect the temperature more accurately.

Official Temperatures Are Measured Using Thermometers Placed in Shelters That