Weather Instruments

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What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

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Wind vane.

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Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Atmospheric pressure.

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What is the purpose of a hygrometer?

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To measure humidity.

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Which instrument is used to measure precipitation?

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Rain gauge.

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What does a psychrometer measure?

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Relative humidity.

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What is the function of a weather balloon?

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To collect data about the atmosphere at various altitudes.

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What does a wind sock indicate?

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Wind direction and relative wind speed.

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What is the purpose of a ceilometer?

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To measure cloud height.