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A cloud is measured using the system called oktas (or otherwise known as eighths of the sky). Firstly, meteoroligists randomly select a portion of the sky and divide it into eights. They then rate the cloud cover using a number sysem. 0 being cloudless and 8 being total cloud cover.
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What is the unit of measurement for a cloud cover?
Cloud cover is usually given as a percentage, there is no unit of measure.
Can a scale measure balance?
No, it only can measure weight.
What scale does PAGASA used to measure the intensity of an earthquake?
PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) uses the Richter scale to measure the intensity of earthquakes. This scale is a logarithmic scale that quantifies the energy released by an earthquake.
Scientists use fujita scale to measure hurricane intensity.?
scientists use fajita scale to measure hurricane intensity
What tool would you use to measure pound?
The tool that a person would use to measure out a pound is called a scale. A scale can be used to weigh people as well. Pounds are a form of measure used on the Imperial system.
What is an okta scale?
An Okta is a unit of measure to measure cloud cover. Cloud cover is how much cloud there is in the sky. A bit like a centimetre, the bigger the number of Oktas the more cloud there is, the more centimetres, the longer the object being measured.
What is the unit of measurement for a cloud cover?
Cloud cover is usually given as a percentage, there is no unit of measure.
What does a ceilometer measure?
ceilometers measure cloud heights.
Can a scale measure balance?
No, it only can measure weight.
Which physical would you measure with a spring scale?
You would measure weight.
What item would not be able to measure in feet and inches?
A weighing scale would not be able to measure in feet and inches.A weighing scale would not be able to measure in feet and inches.A weighing scale would not be able to measure in feet and inches.A weighing scale would not be able to measure in feet and inches.
What does a satellite measure?
Cloud Cover
Do you measure earthquakes with Richter scale or the Mercalli scale?
The Richter scale
What is used to measure the Richter scale?
A seismograph is used to measure ground movement or vibrations on the Richter scale.
What scale is used to describe the strength of an earthquakes?
The scale used to measure the strength of an earthquake is called the Richter scale
What is the Richter scale to measure?
A seismograph is used to measure ground movement or vibrations on the Richter scale.
What scale is used to measure force?
A spring scale
