Weather Instruments Recall

What does a wind vane measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Wind direction

• Humidity

What is another name for a wind vane?

• Anemometer

• Weathervane

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What is a hygrometer used to measure?

• Air pressure

• Wind direction

• Humidity

• Temperature

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Temperature

What happens to the liquid in a thermometer as the air temperature increases?

• It freezes

• It contracts

• It evaporates

• It expands and rises

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which instrument is used to measure air temperature?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is another name for a hygrometer?

• Psychrometer

• Weathervane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

What is the main function of an anemometer?

• To measure air temperature

• To measure wind speed

• To measure humidity

• To measure air pressure

Which instrument is usually made of small cups and a vertical shaft?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What does a barometer tell you about the weather?

• Wind direction

• Air pressure changes

• Temperature

• Humidity

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5