Meteorology Tools Quiz

What does a thermometer measure?

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Rainfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which instrument measures air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Weather Vane

What is the purpose of an anemometer?

• Measures temperature

• Shows wind direction

• Measures wind speed

• Measures rainfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which instrument shows wind direction?

• Thermometer

• Weather Vane

• Barometer

• Precipitation Gauge

What does a precipitation gauge measure?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Amount of rainfall

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• % Humidity

• Sunlight

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the function of a sling psychrometer?

• Measures air pressure

• Measures relative humidity

• Measures wind direction

• Measures rainfall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does a pyranometer (solarimeter) measure?

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Amount of sunlight

• Wind speed