ES M9-3: Gathering Weather Data

What is the primary function of an anemometer?

• To measure air pressure

• To measure humidity

• To measure wind speed

• To measure temperature

A weather instrument that measures temperature is a(n) ____.

• hygrometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

What type of imagery do weather satellites typically provide?

• Black and white photographs

• Infrared imagery

• Ultraviolet imagery

• X-ray imagery

Weather balloons are primarily used to measure which of the following parameters in the atmosphere?

• Wind direction at various altitudes

• Air pollution levels

• Ozone concentration

• Atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity

Which weather instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

A balloon-borne package of sensors that gathers upper-level temperature, air pressure, and humidity is ____.

• a radiosonde

• Doppler radar

• a hygrometer

• a satellite

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Doppler radar is used to detect:

• Cloud formations

• Precipitation intensity

• Wind speed and direction

• All of the above

What does an anemometer measure in addition to wind speed?

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

How do weather satellites help in weather prediction?

• By measuring surface temperatures of oceans

• By tracking the movement of storms

• By observing cloud patterns

• All of the above

What is the main purpose of launching weather balloons?

• To collect data on upper atmospheric conditions

• To provide a platform for satellite communication

• To monitor sea surface temperatures

• To measure the Earth's magnetic field

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5