How did the renaissance writer rely on the past develop new ideas

The Renaissance movement began in Italy and spread to other European nations from 1500 to 1688. Renaissance writers became inspired on the works produced by the Romans and Greeks during the ancient world. Renaissance writers believed that the arts, literature, learning and politics had flourished during the ancient times, and now they were reborn after the dark Middle Ages. In addition, the writers of the Renaissance reflected on their works a spirit of inquiry and exploration about the world, using the Greek and Roman writing styles as model.

hygrometers and hair thermometers (often found as part of hygrometers/psychrometers) can be used to measure humidity. barometers are used to measure atmospheric pressure, while anemometers are used to measure wind speed. so the 2nd and 4th choices should be the correct answers.