Weather Instruments Reading

Which device is used to measure temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind Wave

Which device is used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

Amy wants to know which direction the wind is moving in. Which device should she use?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Compass

• Wind Vane

Tony's teacher told him to measure the amount of rain at his house in one day. What device should he use?

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Barometer

Meghan heard her mom say, "Wow, it is so humid today." Which device did Meghan's mom use to determine the humidity?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

Local weather forecasters use this device to measure air pressure:

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Wind Vane

• Rain Gauge

Define anemometer:

• a device that measures the amount of rain in one area

• a device that measure air pressure

• a device that measures wind speed

• a device that measures humidity

True or False: A rain gauge collects rain in several areas over an extended period of time

• true

• false

What is the approximate temperature on this thermometer?

• 78 degrees F

• 30 degrees F

• 102 degrees F

• 55 degrees F

Do we use Celsius or Fahrenheit?

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit