Weather Tools 5th Grade

Front

What instrument measures the amount of humidity in the air?

Back

Hygrometer

Front

What does a rain gauge measure?

Back

Amount of rain fall

Front

What happens to air pressure as it moves upward into the atmosphere?

Back

Decreases

Front

Why is the anemometer useful?

Back

It indicates when a storm is coming based on wind speed.

Front

What three instruments are used to predict wind speed, direction, and temperature?

Back

Anemometer, wind vane, thermometer

Front

What does a thermometer measure?

Back

Temperature of the air.

Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

What is the purpose of a wind vane?

Back

To show the direction of the wind.

Front

How does humidity affect weather?

Back

High humidity can lead to precipitation and storms.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.