Weather Tools

Front

An instrument that determines the direction from which the wind is blowing is called a(n) ______________.

Back

wind vane

Front

A(n) __________________ is used to photograph and track large-scale air movements.

Back

weather satellite

Front

Name this weather tool: rain gauge, barometer, thermometer, anemometer

Back

barometer

Front

What is the name of this weather tool and what does it measure? Options: Rain Gauge and the amount of water that is in the air, Rain Gauge and the amount of rain that has fallen, Hygrometer and the amount of rain that has fallen, Hygrometer and the amount of water that is in the air

Back

Rain Gauge and the amount of rain that has fallen

Front

Why is the anemometer useful?

Back

When the anemometer is going fast, it means a storm is coming.

Front

This weather tool is a ___________.

Back

anemometer

Front

A system that uses reflected radio waves to detect objects and measure their distance and speed.

Back

Radar

Front

You and your best friend want to fly a kite. Before going outside, you check this tool to see if the weather is good for kites.

Back

anemometer

Front

A student recorded 15 °C in their notebook. What tool did they use to make this observation?

Back

thermometer

Front

What tool shows humidity levels? Options: thermometer, anemometer, hydrometer, rain gauge

Back

hydrometer