Weather Instruments

Open Ended

What is the pressure on Mars and how does it compare to Earth's average pressure?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to measure atmospheric pressure when studying weather?

• It helps predict weather changes and storms.

• It determines the color of the sky.

• It tells us the temperature directly.

• It measures the amount of rainfall.

Open Ended

Describe how the conditions on Venus differ from those on Mars based on the images.

Open Ended

What do you think this device does?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about wind speed is correct?

• The highest average wind speed on Earth is in Antarctica at 50 mph.

• Neptune has the slowest winds in the solar system.

• Mars has the highest atmospheric pressure.

• Venus is the coldest planet.

Multiple Choice

Which planet has the highest atmospheric pressure among Mars, Venus, and Neptune?

• Mars

• Venus

• Neptune

• Earth

Multiple Choice

Which device is used to measure temperature in science?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

Multiple Choice

Why is mercury not used in school thermometers?

• Because mercury is expensive

• Because mercury is toxic

• Because mercury is not accurate

• Because mercury is hard to find

Open Ended

Explain how the use of a hygrometer can help in understanding climate differences between the East and West Coasts of the United States.

Open Ended

After learning about weather instruments, what questions do you still have or what would you like to learn more about?

Open Ended

What is the pressure on Mars?