3rd Grade weather and weather instruments

Front

What instrument measures the amount of rainfall over a given amount of time?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What instrument shows the direction of the wind?

Back

Wind vane

Front

What do we call the condition of the air at a certain place and time?

Back

Weather

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather looks at conditions at a certain time, while climate refers to conditions over a long period of time.

Front

What instrument measures the wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What do we call water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What instrument measures air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a place over a long period?

Back

Climate

Front

What do we call the temperature of the air?

Back

Air temperature

Front

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

Back

Thermometer