Weather Task Cards

Which weather instrument measures the temperature of the air?

• anemometer

• barometer

• wind vane

• thermometer

Which weather instrument measures air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

Which weather instrument measures wind speed?

• barometer

• anemometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

Which weather instrument measures the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?

• anemometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

• barometer

Which weather instrument determines the direction from which the wind is blowing?

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

Which weather instrument measures the humidity in the air?

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• barometer

What term describes the average weather conditions in a certain place or during certain season?

• climate

• weather

• condensation

• evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What term describes the conditions at a particular time and place, such as temperature and precipitation?

• climate

• weather

• evaporation

• transpiration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A layer of gases surrounding a planet is known as an ...

• weather

• climate

• atmosphere

• condensation

The mixture of gases that forms the atmosphere of Earth is known as ...

• smog

• air

• atmosphere

• weather