Weather Instruments-Flashcard

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

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What instrument shows the direction of the wind?

Back

Wind Vane

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What does a thermometer measure?

Back

Temperature

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What does a hygrometer measure?

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Humidity

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What is a rain gauge used for?

Back

To measure the amount of rain that has fallen.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is the main purpose of weather instruments?

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To collect data about the atmosphere and weather conditions.

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What type of weather instrument would you use to predict a storm?

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Barometer (to measure air pressure changes).

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What does the term 'humidity' refer to?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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