Weather Tools Identification Quiz

What tool is used to measure temperature?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Wind vane

Which instrument measures wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure wind direction

• To measure air pressure

• To measure the amount of rainfall

• To measure temperature

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Which tool would you use to find out the direction of the wind?

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Rainfall

• Air pressure

• Wind direction

Which of the following is NOT a function of a thermometer?

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring the warmth or coldness of an object

• Measuring air pressure

How does an anemometer measure wind speed?

• By collecting rainwater

• By changing color with temperature

• By spinning cups in the wind

• By pointing in the wind's direction

What is the main use of a wind vane?

• To measure how much it rains

• To show the direction the wind is blowing from

• To measure how hot or cold something is

• To measure air pressure

A barometer is to air pressure as a thermometer is to __________.

• Wind direction

• Rainfall

• Temperature

• Wind speed

Which weather tool would you use to decide if you need an umbrella for the day?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer