Weather Instruments Knowledge Check

Which instrument matches the definition below

An instrument used to show the direction of the wind

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

• Therometer

You're outdoors and you notice that you have to take off your jacket. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Anemometer
• Wind Vane

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Wind Vane

• Thermometer
• Rain Gauge

• Anemometer

Which instrument is pictured?

• Therometer

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

• Wind Vane

You're outdoors and you notice that the trees are blowing in the same direction. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Wind vane
• Thermometer
• Rain Gauge

• Anemometer

Which instrument is pictured?

• thermometer

• wind vane

• rain gauge

• anemometer

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

• anemometer
• thermometer
• wind vane

• rain gauge

You're outdoors and you see rain falling from the sky. In order to measure, you try capturing it in your hands, but it's difficult to do. Which instrument would give you information based on your experience?

• Rain gauge
• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

• Thermometer

Which instrument is pictured?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

• Wind Vane

You are outdoors and you want to fly a kite. What instrument would give you information on if it is a good day to fly a kite?

• Thermometer

• Rain Gauge

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer