Weather Instruments

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

Back

Wind vane

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

Thermometer

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

Which instrument may be read in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

Air pressure

Front

What is an anemometer used for?

Back

To measure wind speed.

Front

What does a rain gauge measure?

Back

The amount of rainfall.

Front

What is the purpose of a weather vane?

Back

To show the direction of the wind.

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure temperature?

Back

Degrees Celsius or Degrees Fahrenheit.