Wheeler School Talk - Weather Tools & Instruments

What is the main purpose of a thermometer?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring rain

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring humidity

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Rainfall

• Humidity

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Pressure

• Temperature

What does a weather vane measure?

• Humidity

• Wind direction

• Temperature

• Pressure

What does an anemometer measure?

• Pressure

• Wind direction

• Temperature

• Wind speed

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Pressure and wind speed

• Temperature and wind speed

• Rainfall and wind direction

• Temperature and humidity

What is the purpose of a weather balloon?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring atmospheric conditions

• Measuring humidity

What is the function of a tower cam?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring humidity

• Observing the sky and ground

What is the main function of a radar?

• Observing the sky and ground

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring humidity

• Tracking storms and tornadoes

What is the main function of satellites in weather forecasting?

• Measuring humidity

• Tracking weather patterns and events

• Measuring temperature

• Observing the earth from space