Weather

What does a rain gauge measure?

• a change in temperature

• a change in humidity

• wind speed

• the amount of rainfall

From which direction is the wind blowing in this picture?

• north
• east
• south
• west

If the sky is clear, how can you describe the weather in general?

• fair(good) weather

• stormy weather

• changing weather

• not enough information

What is the temperature according to the thermometer?

• 70 degrees F
• 60 degrees F
• 70 degrees F
• 65 degrees F

What weather instrument is this and what does it measure?

• wind vane- wind direction
• thermometer-temperature
• rain gauge-rain fall
• anemometer-wind speed

This weather instrument is a...

• thermometer
• anemometer
• rain gauge
• barometer

This weather instrument is a...

• anemometer
• wind sock

• wind vane
• barometer

This tool is used with a wind vane to determine the direction of the wind.

• wrench

• screwdriver

• compass

• telescope

Which of these is not a part of weather?

• temperature

• wind

• volcanoes

• precipitation

Which of the following types of weather would probably have the strongest winds?

• thunderstorms

• hurricanes

• rain storm

• sunny day