Measuring Weather

What is the name of this weather tool?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• wind vane

This weather tool is a ___________.

• barometer
• wind vane
• thermometer
• anemometer

This weather tool is used to measure ___________.

• air pressure
• air
• snow
• rain

This weather tool is used to measure ________.

• wind direction.
• the wind direction.
• the temperature outside.
• wind speed.

This tool is used by meteorologists to  ___________.

• find north, south, west, and east.
• show where the rain is coming from.
• the direction of the wind.
• find wind speed.

The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 mph northeast wind and a high temperature of 52 degrees. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?

• sling psychrometer, thermometer, and anemometer
• anemometer, rain gauge, and anemometer
• thermometer, snow gauge, and wind vane
• wind vane, thermometer, and anemometer

How is a wind vane useful for farmers?

• It tells them where to plant.
• It show you the direction of the wind.
• The direction the rain is coming from.
• It tells them how fast the wind is blowing.

What is the purpose of a barometer?

• Tells you that it is going to rain.
• Measures the amount of wind.
• Measures the amount of clouds in the sky.
• It measures the amount of pressure in the air.

What does the rain gauge measure?

• air pressure
• temperature
• rain
• relative humidity

Which weather tool measures wind?

• anemometer
• therometer
• hygrometer
• barometer