Which of the following best describes the shelters into which thermometers are placed to measure official temperatures?
A)The shelters are non-ventilated and black boxes,placed at ground level.
B)The shelters are placed a few metres above the ground in louvered white boxes.
C)The shelters are in black boxes placed in direct sunlight for maximum insolation absorption.
D)The shelters are at ground level,in direct sunlight.

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The description of the shelters as "placed a few metres above the ground" and "in louvered white boxes" is the closest to the typical design of official thermometer shelters, which aim to mitigate the effects of local environmental factors and provide accurate, standardized measurements of temperature. The other options include factors that would likely lead to inaccurate readings.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Shelters into Which