Weather Tools 5th Grade

Front

What is temperature measured in?

Back

Degrees

Front

What does a rain gauge measure?

Back

Amount of rain fall

Front

What does a high pressure system indicate about the weather?

Back

Sunny and dry

Front

Which tool is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What three instruments does a meteorologist use to predict wind speed and temperature?

Back

Anemometer, Wind Vane, Thermometer

Front

What is the purpose of a barometer?

Back

To measure air pressure

Front

What does a hygrometer measure?

Back

Humidity in the air

Front

What is the function of a wind vane?

Back

To show wind direction

Front

What type of weather is associated with low pressure systems?

Back

Cloudy and rainy weather

Front

What instrument measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer