Weather Tools and Instruments Quiz

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

• To measure distance

• To measure time

• To measure weight

• To measure temperature

Which weather tool is used to measure rainfall?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

What does a weather vane measure?

• Barometric pressure

• Humidity

• Wind direction

• Temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather tool is used to measure temperature?

• barometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• hygrometer

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure wind speed

• To measure rainfall

• To predict the weather

• To collect rainwater for drinking

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which weather tool is used to measure wind direction?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Wind vane

What does a weather map show?

• Historical weather data

• Traffic conditions

• Current or predicted weather conditions

• Population density

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which weather tool is used to measure air pressure?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is the unit of measurement for temperature?

• Meters

• Pounds

• degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

• Kelvin

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which weather tool is used to measure humidity?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer