Weather Instruments

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What am I?

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anemometer

Front

What is my function?

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to measure wind speed

Front

The barometer is showing low pressure. What does this mean?

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Low pressure means it is going to rain.

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What weather instrument should Gia use to measure rain from Hurricane Ian?

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rain gauge

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This wind vane is pointing to the east. What does this mean?

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The wind is coming from the east.

Front

If the wind is coming from the south, what is true about it?

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Wind coming from the south would be warm.

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A high pressure system is expected for tomorrow. What does that mean?

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A high pressure system means it will be sunny.

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How does a thermometer work?

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As molecules gain energy or get hot they expand causing the liquid to go up.

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When molecules lose energy they ____.

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contract

Front

Which of the following measures heat or energy? barometer, anemometer, wind vane, thermometer

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thermometer