Weather Instruments/Clouds

Front

What instrument measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What instrument indicates wind direction?

Back

Wind Vane

Front

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

Back

To measure the amount of rain that has fallen.

Front

What type of clouds are puffy and associated with good weather?

Back

Cumulus clouds

Front

What weather condition is likely when a barometer shows rapidly falling pressure?

Back

Thunderstorms

Front

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What type of clouds are typically associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds

Front

What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is the primary function of a hygrometer?

Back

To measure humidity.