By what name is the instrument that measures height above sea level known?

The correct answer is Altimeter.Key Points

• Altimeter
  • It is a device used to measure altitudes and is used in aircraft.
  • Spacecraft pilots monitor their height above the Earth's surface.
  • It determines altitude by measuring air pressure.
  • Skydivers and mountaineers also use altimeters.

Additional Information

• Ammeter
  • It is an instrument used to measure the current in a circuit.
  • It is measured in amperes.
  • The ammeter had low resistance so it did not cause a significant voltage drop.
  • It is connected in series.
• Barometer
  • It is an instrument used to measure air pressure in a certain environment.
  • A barometer can also be found in smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy etc.
  • Barometric pressure and the pressure tendency used in weather forecasting.
• Binocular
  • Binoculars are versatile tools that provide enlarged images of distant objects
  • It is made up of two telescopes mounted on a single frame that allows the use of both eyes.
  • Binoculars are used in Bird watching, Hunting, Range finding etc.