Weather Measurement Flashcard

Front

If I wanted to measure how much rain has fallen, what would I use?

Back

rain gauge

Front

If I wanted to measure the wind speed, what would I use? Options: anemometer, barometer, weather vane, rain gauge

Back

anemometer

Front

If I wanted to measure the air pressure, what would I use?

Back

barometer

Front

If this line graph shows average high temperatures, which would be a good estimate for a typical daytime high in March?

Back

67° F

Front

If the temperature continues to follow this trend, what would be a reasonable estimate for the average high temperature in May?

Back

80° F

Front

Could you use the data above to tell the nighttime temperature?

Back

No, because the high temperature normally occurs during the daytime.

Front

The amount of precipitation over a period of time is measured with what instrument?

Back

Front

What day did it rain the least? Options: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

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Day 2