Weather and Climate Vocabulary Quiz

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• barometer

• altimeter

• anemometer

• thermometer

What instrument is used to measure humidity?

• hygrometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time?

• climate

• precipitation

• forecast

• temperature

A tool for measuring wind speed.

• Anemometer
• Hygrometer
• Barometer
• Thermometer

A tool for measuring atmospheric pressure.

• Barometer
• Ruler
• Compass
• Thermometer

Measures relative humidity.

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Anemometer
• Hygrometer

Average weather conditions for a region year after year.

• elevation
• precipitation
• temperature
• climate

To explain the meaning of.

• clarify
• interpret
• define
• confuse

A drawing of a picture that shows important features in an area.

• A book
• A movie
• A map
• A song