Weather Instruments

Front

What kind of weather instrument measures air temperature? Options: wind vane, rain gauge, anemometer, thermometer

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thermometer

Front

What weather instrument measures air pressure? Options: barometer, thermometer, rain gauge, wind vane

Back

barometer

Front

What kind of weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

anemometer

Front

What kind of weather instrument measures wind direction?

Back

wind vane

Front

What kind of weather instrument is used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?

Back

rain gauge

Front

What three instruments will a meteorologist use to predict a 15 mph northeast wind and a high temperature of 52 degrees?

Back

anemometer, wind vane, thermometer

Front

What instruments are best for getting wind information?

Back

anemometer and wind vane

Front

What is the difference between a wind vane and an anemometer?

Back

A wind vane measures wind direction; an anemometer measures wind speed.

Front

In the winter in NC, the barometric pressure is high. What is the weather likely to be like?

Back

Cool and sunny

Front

Which tool would the meteorologist use to measure how fast the wind is blowing?

Back

anemometer