Weather Task Cards

Which weather instrument measures air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

Which weather instrument measures wind speed?

• barometer

• anemometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

Which weather instrument measures the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?

• anemometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

• barometer

Which weather instrument determines the direction from which the wind is blowing?

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

Which weather instrument measures the humidity in the air?

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

• barometer

What term describes the conditions at a particular time and place, such as temperature and precipitation?

• climate

• weather

• evaporation

• transpiration

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What term describes a visible collection of tiny water droplets or, at higher altitudes, ice crystals floating in the air above Earth's surface?

• atmosphere

• air

• clouds

• precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The change of water vapor to liquid water, as when fog or dew forms is known as __________.

• precipitation

• condensation

• transpiration

• evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is the general name for water in any form falling from clouds?

• transpiration

• precipitation

• transpiration

• evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the term that describes the amount of water vapor in the air?

• wind

• humidity

• convection

• precipitation