Weather Tools

Mrs. Richardson wants to measure the amount of moisture in the air. She does not want the water in the air to ruin her hair. What weather instrument should she use to measure the weather condition described?

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

Mr. Davis plans to go out over the weekend on his new sailboat. First, he must know how fast the wind is blowing to see if it’s appropriate to sail. What weather instrument should he use to measure the weather condition described?

• Thermometer

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Ms. Marshburn will want to make sure that she dresses correctly when she goes outdoors. In order for her to know the temperature outside, what weather instrument should she use to measure the weather condition described?

• Rain guage

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

Ms. Brown just bought a brand new kite and she is anxious to fly it. Before she flies it, she must be cognizant of the direction of the wind. What weather instrument should she use to measure the weather condition described?

• Barometer

• Wind vane

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

Mrs. Hopkins observes some cumulonimbus clouds outside. She speculates that there is low air pressure. What weather instrument should she use to measure the weather condition described?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Wind vane

• Barometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Ms. Mutts is working on a science project. She plans to measure the amount of rainfall that has fallen in her neighborhood over the past two weeks. What weather instrument should she use to measure the weather condition described?

• Rain gauge

• Wind vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer