WEATHER INSTRUMENTS

What would be measured by the scientific instrument?

• precipitation

• temperature

• wind speed

• wind direction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does this weather instrument measure?

• wind speed

• wind direction

• temperature

• precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather instrument is used to measure the amount of precipitation?

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Which instrument would be most helpful to a meteorologist?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What weather instrument measures air pressure? 

• Hygrometer
• Barometer
• Rain Gauge
• Wind Vane

Define the purpose of a Rain Gauge:

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

What is this thermometer indicating?

• Hot weather
• Low air pressure
• Cold temperatures
• High wind speeds

Hygrometers and Sling Psychrometers measure:

• Humidity (water vapor)

• Wind Direction

• Air temperature

• Air pressure

This weather instrument is a...

• anemometer
• barometer
• wind vane
• thermometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This weather instrument is a...

• rain gauge
• U.F.O.
• satellite
• anemometer