Weather Tools and their Functions

Which tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer

• rain gauge

• anemometer

• barometer

Which tool measures the amount of precipitation that occurs?

• weather vane

• rain gauge

• hygrometer

• anemometer

What does a hygrometer measure?

• air pressure

• wind speed

• temperature

• humidity or moisture in the air

What does an anemometer measure?

• wind speed

• wind direction

• amount of precipitation or rainfall

• air pressure

Which tool measures temperature?

• wind vane

• thermometer

• hygrometer

• barometer

Which tool measures the direction of the wind?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

• barometer

What does a barometer measure?

• amount of precipitation or rainfall

• air speed

• air pressure

• wind direction

What does a wind vane tell you?

• direction the wind is blowing

• speed of the wind

• if it is going to rain

• the temperature

Which tool measures humidity or moisture in the air?

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

• hygrometer

What is the name of the person who studies weather?

• weatherologist

• biologist

• meteorologist

• stormologist