Weather: Instruments-Practice

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What instrument is used to predict weather conditions based on air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What type of weather is associated with a Low Pressure System?

Back

Warm, Moist, Rainy Day

Front

What instrument measures the amount of rainfall?

Back

Rain Gauge

Front

What term describes the average weather patterns of a region over a long period?

Back

Climate

Front

What instrument measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What instrument measures humidity in the air?

Back

Hygrometer

Front

What does a high pressure system typically indicate about the weather?

Back

Clear and sunny conditions

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

Front

What instrument shows the direction of the wind?

Back

Wind Vane