Simple Weather Instruments Quiz

What is a thermometer used to measure?

• Wind speed

• Air temperature

• Humidity

• Atmospheric pressure

What does a barometer measure?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Atmospheric pressure

What is the main purpose of an anemometer?

• Measure temperature

• Measure humidity

• Measure atmospheric pressure

• Measure wind speed

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Atmospheric pressure

• Humidity

• Temperature

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Amount of rain

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Humidity

What does a wind vane indicate?

• Temperature

• Wind direction

• Wind speed

• Humidity

What is the purpose of a weather balloon?

• Measure wind speed

• Measure humidity

• Transmit weather information

• Measure temperature