Weather Instruments

1. After a night of heavy rain, Paul wants to find out how much rainwater fell in their backyard. Which weather instrument should he use?

• Wind vane

• Rain gauge

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

2. John’s teacher explained that a storm is coming because the air pressure has dropped. Which weather instrument did the teacher most likely check?

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Wind vane

3. Lisa and her family are planning a picnic. Before going, her father checks a weather instrument to see how strong the wind is. Which instrument did he use?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Rain gauge

4. In the morning, Anna notices that the air feels very humid and sticky. She wants to check the amount of moisture in the air. Which weather instrument should she use?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Wind vane

5. A group of students is doing a science experiment to find out which direction the wind is blowing. Which weather instrument should they use?

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Hygrometer