12/13 5 Little Questions: Weather Instruments & Variables

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What instrument measures temperature?

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Thermometer

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What instrument measures dew point and humidity?

Back

Sling Psychrometer

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What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What instrument measures wind direction?

Back

Wind Vane

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What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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To measure the temperature of the air.

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What does a sling psychrometer consist of?

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Two thermometers, one dry and one wet.

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How does an anemometer work?

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It measures wind speed by the rotation of cups or blades.

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What does a wind vane indicate?

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The direction from which the wind is blowing.

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Why is air pressure important in weather forecasting?

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It helps predict weather changes and storm systems.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5