Weather tools

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What is a wind vane?

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A wind vane is a weather instrument that shows the direction of the wind.

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If a wind vane is pointing East, from which direction is the wind blowing?

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The wind is blowing from the East.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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Why is an anemometer useful?

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It helps predict storms by measuring how fast the wind is blowing.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What is a hygrometer used for?

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A hygrometer measures humidity in the air.

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What does a thermometer do?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What happens when the wind speed increases?

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It may indicate that a storm is approaching.