Science Weather Instruments Quiz for 4th Grade

What does a thermometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

What does an anemometer measure?

• Rainfall

• Wind direction

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

Which instrument would you use to measure humidity in the air?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What is the purpose of a weather vane?

• To measure temperature

• To measure wind direction

• To measure air pressure

• To measure humidity

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How does a rain gauge work?

• By measuring wind speed

• By collecting and measuring the amount of rainfall

• By measuring the change in temperature

• By indicating the direction of rain

Which weather instrument would you use to predict a storm?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Weather Vane

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What unit of measurement does a thermometer use?

• Pounds per square inch (psi)

• Miles per hour (mph)

• Degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

• Percent (%)

Why is it important to measure wind speed?

• To determine the temperature

• To predict weather patterns

• To measure the amount of rainfall

• To check the air pressure

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What does a high reading on a barometer indicate?

• Low air pressure, indicating stormy weather

• High air pressure, indicating clear weather

• High temperature

• High humidity

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