elements of Weather

A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

We can measure weather using tools like a rain gauge, thermometer, anemometer, and psychrometer.

Air pressure measures the force of molecules pushing on a surface.

Temperature is the measure of how hot or cold something is.

To be stationary means to stay in one place.

A thermometer measures temperature.

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

A psychrometer measures relative humidity.