Weather Instruments

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

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What pushes weather from place to place?

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Wind pushes weather from place to place.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does a wind vane measure?

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A wind vane measures wind direction.

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What does a psychrometer measure?

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A psychrometer measures atmospheric humidity.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What instrument is used to measure humidity?

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A hygrometer is used to measure humidity.

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What does a weather balloon do?

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A weather balloon collects data about the atmosphere at high altitudes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the function of a rain gauge?

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The function of a rain gauge is to collect and measure the amount of liquid precipitation.