Weather Instruments Quiz

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Atmospheric pressure

• Humidity

• Rainfall

Which instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Hygrometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What unit is commonly used to measure temperature?

• Pascal

• Celsius

• Joule

• Meter per second

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Which weather instrument measures wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Atmospheric pressure

• Wind direction

• Humidity

• Temperature

What is the main purpose of a weather balloon?

• To measure wind speed at different altitudes

• To collect data on atmospheric pressure

• To gather temperature, humidity, and pressure data from the upper atmosphere

• To measure the amount of rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How does a rain gauge collect data?

• By measuring the wind speed

• By collecting and measuring the amount of liquid precipitation

• By detecting changes in humidity

• By recording temperature fluctuations

What is the significance of measuring atmospheric pressure with a barometer?

• It helps in predicting rainfall

• It is used to measure humidity

• It assists in forecasting weather conditions

• It determines the wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which instrument would you use to measure the humidity inside your classroom?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

Why is it important to measure wind speed?

• To predict the temperature

• To measure the amount of rainfall

• To assist in weather forecasting and safety

• To determine the humidity level

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5