Weather Instruments Quiz

The barometer is showing low pressure. What does this mean?

• Low pressure means it is going to rain.

• Low pressure means it is going to be sunny.

• Low pressure means it is going to be hot.

• Low pressure means it is going to be cold.

What am I?

• barometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

• rain gauge

Gia wanted to know how much rain we received from Hurricane Ian. What weather instrument should she use?

• barometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

• rain gauge

This wind vane is pointing to the east. What does this mean?

• The wind is coming from the west.

• The wind is coming from the north.

• The wind is coming from the east.

• The wind is coming from the south.

What weather instrument measures air pressure?

• barometer
• thermometer
• rain gauge
• wind vane

What kind of weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• barometer
• anemometer
• thermometer
• rain gauge

Define the purpose of a Rain Gauge:

• Measures rainfall
• Measures wind speed
• Measures air pressure
• Measures humidity

There are 2 different degrees of temperature: Celsius and Fahrenheit

• True

• False

What is the name of this instrument?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

What is a meteorologist?

• A type of cloud.
• A weather instrument.
• A scientist who studies weather.
• A person who likes weather.