1/25 Weather & Instruments

1/25 Weather & Weather Tools

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Daily temperature, daily rainfall, daily amount of sunshine

• Weather
• Climate

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The tropical rainforest has experienced 50 to 260 inches of rainfall annually for the last  few decades.

• Weather
• Climate

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The North and South Poles are usually cold and dry.

• Weather
• Climate

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We can expect rain on Tuesday.

• Weather
• Climate

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In which situation would you use weather  instruments?

• To predict an upcoming storm
• To decide what to eat for lunch
• To figure out why your head hurts
• To predict the future

6 Types of Weather Tools/Instruments

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind vane/ windsock

• Hydrometer

• Rain-gauge

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This weather instrument is a...

• thermometer
• anemometer
• rain gauge
• barometer

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The instrument used to measure temperature is called a(n) ...

• anemometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

• thermometer

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What weather instrument measures air pressure? 

• Hygrometer
• Barometer
• Rain Gauge
• Wind Vane

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This weather instrument is a...

• anemometer
• barometer
• wind vane
• thermometer

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This weather instrument is an...

• wind vane
• anemometer
• barometer
• thermometer

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Identify a function of an anemometer:

• Tells the direction of the wind
• Mercury expands in hot weather
• Cups catch the wind and turn the dial
• Measures humidity

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Tammy wants to know which direction the wind is blowing so her hair stays pretty. Which wind tool should Tammy use?

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Thermometer

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What is the name of this weather tool?

• Wind thine

• Wind vane

• Wind barometer

• Anemometer

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Hygrometers measure:

• Humidity
• Wind Direction
• Air temperature
• Air pressure

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This weather instrument is a...

• wind vane
• hydrometer 
• rain gauge 
• anemometer 

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If the air feels sticky and your hair frizzes up, you may want to check a

• Barometer
• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Hygrometer

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Define the purpose of a Rain Gauge:

• Measures rainfall
• Measures wind speed
• Measures air pressure
• Measures humidity

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This weather instrument is a...

• thermometer
• wind vane
• anemometer
• rain gauge