Weather Instruments

Front

What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What instrument indicates North, East, South, and West?

Back

Wind vane

Front

Which two instruments measure precipitation in centimeters or inches?

Back

Rain gauge and barometer

Front

What instrument measures air temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

Back

To measure the amount of rainfall over a period of time.

Front

What does a thermometer measure?

Back

Air temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Front

What is the function of a wind vane?

Back

To show the direction of the wind.

Front

What does an anemometer measure?

Back

The speed of the wind.

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure air pressure?

Back

Millibars or inches of mercury.