Weather Tools

Open Ended

Why is it important for scientists and meteorologists to use different tools to measure the weather?

Multiple Choice

If the barometer shows falling air pressure, what kind of weather should you expect?

• Stormy and wet

• Sunny and dry

• Hot and humid

• Cold and snowy

Multiple Choice

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

Multiple Choice

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Amount of precipitation

• Air temperature

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

Multiple Choice

Which instrument is used to measure humidity in the atmosphere?

• Hygrometer

• Radar

• Satellite

• Barometer

Open Ended

Explain how satellites and radar are used together by meteorologists to track and predict severe weather events.

Open Ended

After learning about weather tools and instruments, what is one tool you found most interesting and why?

Open Ended

What instruments are used to collect weather data?