Weather Elements and Instruments

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What kind of weather is typically associated with high air pressure?

Back

Fair weather

Front

What is temperature?

Back

The measure of how hot or cold something is.

Front

What happens to air pressure as temperature rises?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

Which type of pressure is most associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Low air pressure.

Front

What instrument measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer.

Front

What is humidity?

Back

The amount of water vapor in the air.

Front

What does a psychrometer measure?

Back

Humidity.

Front

What is a wind vane used for?

Back

To show the direction of the wind.

Front

What type of weather is associated with low pressure?

Back

Stormy weather.