Weather Instruments Review

Front

If an anemometer is spinning really fast, it means that __________________.

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dangerous weather is coming, like a tornado or hurricane.

Front

What is at the end of each arm/rod of the anemometer?

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cup

Front

When was the first barometer used?

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1643

Front

Why does the liquid inside a thermometer rise up?

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It's getting hot outside.

Front

Why do scientists use a rain gauge?

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To observe the average rainfall in an area, and if it is getting too much or too little rain.

Front

What liquid was used in the first thermometer?

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mercury

Front

Who invented the thermometer?

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Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit

Front

Which weather instrument tells if the pressure in the air is going up or down?

Back

Barometer

Front

Which weather instrument is used to measure wind SPEED and its direction?

Back

Anemometer

Front

Which weather instrument is used to tell WHICH DIRECTION the wind is blowing?

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Wind Vane