Understanding Weather Instruments Check

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

Which instrument measures the direction of the wind?

Back

Weather vane

Front

What does a rain gauge measure?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the purpose of a weather balloon?

Back

To measure weather data higher in the atmosphere

Front

What data does a weather balloon collect?

Back

Temperature, air pressure, and humidity

Front

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What is the function of a thermometer?

Back

To measure temperature.

Front

What does a psychrometer measure?

Back

Humidity.

Front

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

Back

To collect and measure the amount of rainfall.

Front

How does a weather vane indicate wind direction?

Back

It points in the direction from which the wind is coming.