Anemometer

The video tutorial explains various tools used to measure weather, focusing on anemometers. It describes how anemometers measure wind speed and their historical significance. The tutorial also covers modern anemometers with weather vanes for wind direction and their role in storm prediction. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide to constructing a simple anemometer using household items, demonstrating practical weather study.

Which tool is used to measure the speed of the wind?

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

What is the primary function of a barometer?

• Measure wind speed

• Measure temperature

• Measure air pressure

• Measure humidity

What additional feature does a modern anemometer have?

• A thermometer

• A barometer

• A hygrometer

• A weather vane

What materials are needed to build a simple anemometer at home?

• 5 plastic cups, a crayon, a stick, a pin, and two metal rods

• 5 paper cups, a ruler, a pen, glue, and two wooden sticks

• 5 Styrofoam cups, a marker, a pencil, a pen, tape, and two plastic straws

• 5 glass cups, a brush, a nail, a string, and two rubber bands

How do you determine the wind speed using a homemade anemometer?

• By weighing the cups

• By measuring the height of the cups

• By counting the number of revolutions in one minute

• By timing how long it takes for the cups to stop moving