Identifying Weather Instruments

Front

What instrument measures air temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What indicates atmospheric conditions above a large portion of the Earth’s surface?

Back

Weather Map

Front

What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What measures the water vapor content of air or humidity?

Back

Hygrometer

Front

What instrument measures the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?

Back

Rain Gauge

Front

What instrument is used to determine wind direction?

Back

Wind Vane

Front

What is a device that collects data about the atmosphere at various altitudes?

Back

Weather Balloon

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What is a graphical representation of weather conditions over a specific area?

Back

Weather Map

Front

What instrument is used to measure the amount of moisture in the air?

Back

Hygrometer