Gustave Eiffel also made significant contributions in what field?
Meteorology
Geology
Biology
Philosophy
Answer
Eiffel was also interested in meteorology, and he designed and built a number of instruments for measuring weather conditions. In 1879, he built a wind tunnel at the Eiffel Tower, which was used to study the effects of wind on buildings. Eiffel also designed a number of weather stations, including one at the top of the Eiffel Tower.
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