Weather Instruments

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What is a wind vane?

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A weather instrument that shows the direction the wind is coming from.

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What does a barometer measure?

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It measures atmospheric pressure to help predict weather changes.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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It measures wind speed.

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What does a rain gauge do?

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It measures the amount of rainfall.

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What is a Doppler radar?

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A weather instrument that gives colorful tracking of storms and measures wind speed.

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What does a weather satellite do?

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It takes pictures of weather patterns from space.

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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It measures temperature.

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How does a hygrometer work?

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It measures humidity in the air.

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What is the function of a weather balloon?

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It carries instruments high into the atmosphere to collect data.

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What does a compass do?

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It shows the cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West.