Weather Instruments

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What does a wind vane measure?

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Wind direction.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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Amount of rain fall.

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What is the Dew Point?

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The temperature at which, when air is saturated (holding all the water it can), condensation forms.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A weather instrument that measures the amount of rainfall.

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Which instrument measures temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Wind speed.

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What is a barometer used for?

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Measuring air pressure.

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What does a psychrometer measure?

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Humidity.

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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To measure temperature.

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What does a wind speed indicator show?

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The speed of the wind.