Understanding Weather Instruments

Front

A barometer measures ______.

Back

Air pressure

Front

What does a rain gauge measure?

Back

Rainfall

Front

What does an Anemometer measure?

Back

It measures wind.

Front

We use a ___ to measure the humidity.

Back

hygrometer

Front

What weather instrument measures air pressure?

Back

barometer

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

thermometer

Front

What does a hygrometer measure?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is the purpose of a wind vane?

Back

To show the direction of the wind.

Front

What does a psychrometer measure?

Back

Relative humidity.

Front

What instrument measures the amount of precipitation?

Back

Rain gauge.