Weather Instruments

Which tool measures wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Thermometer

Which tool measures the amount of precipitation?

• Weather vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

Which tool measures air pressure?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Weather vane

• Thermometer

Which tool measures temperature?

• Weather vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

Which tool determines wind direction?

• Weather vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain Gauge

Which of the following is NOT an instrument used by meteorologists?

• Rain Gauge

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• X-ray machine

When a barometer measures a drop in air pressure, what type of weather is usually going to happen?

• Dry and sunny

• Has no effect on the weather

• Wet and stormy

• A drought

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The air feels sticky and uncomfortable when it is very....

• Cold

• Humid

• Warm

• Energy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

(a)   is the measure of how hot and cold the air is.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

(a)   is the condition of the outside air or atmosphere at a certain time and place.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5