Weather Instruments

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What instrument is used to measure the amount of precipitation?

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Rain gauge.

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What does a wind vane measure?

Back

Wind direction.

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What does an anemometer measure?

Back

Wind speed.

Front

What is the primary function of a thermometer?

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To measure temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.

Front

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer.

Front

What is the difference between a wind vane and an anemometer?

Back

A wind vane measures wind direction; an anemometer measures wind speed.

Front

What type of weather instrument is used to measure humidity?

Back

Hygrometer.

Front

What is the purpose of a psychrometer?

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To measure relative humidity using two thermometers.

Front

What instrument can be used to measure temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius?

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Thermometer.

Front

What does a barometer measure?

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Atmospheric pressure.