Weather Equipment and Measurements Quiz

What is the purpose of a thermometer in weather measurements?

• To measure the temperature of the air

• To measure the wind speed

• To predict the amount of rainfall

• To determine the humidity level

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Ruler

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Compass

What does an anemometer measure?

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Humidity

Which weather instrument is used to measure humidity?

• hygrometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

What unit is used to measure temperature?

• inches

• degrees

• pounds

• meters

What is the unit of measurement for air pressure?

• Degrees Celsius (°C)

• Miles per hour (mph)

• Gallons per minute (gpm)

• Pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa)

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Humidity

What is the standard unit for measuring humidity?

• meters

• degrees Celsius

• percentage

• kilograms

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer