3rd Grade weather and weather instruments

Front

What instrument measures the amount of rainfall over a given amount of time?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What do we call water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, hail, or sleet?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the condition of the air at a certain place and time called?

Back

Weather

Front

Which instrument measures wind direction?

Back

Wind vane

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What do we call the average weather conditions in a place over a long period?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What do we call the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind

Front

What is the term for the water cycle process where water turns into vapor?

Back

Evaporation