Weather Instruments

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What is an anemometer?

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An instrument used to measure wind speed.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is the function of a rain gauge?

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To measure the amount of precipitation.

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What does a wind vane do?

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It shows the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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What happens to air pressure when the temperature rises?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What type of wind is typically warm?

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Wind coming from the south.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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How does a thermometer measure temperature?

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As molecules gain energy or get hot, they expand causing the liquid to rise.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What occurs when molecules lose energy?

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They contract.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is the main purpose of weather instruments?

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To collect data about atmospheric conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does humidity measure?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.