Weather Instruments and Weather Systems

Which instrument allows you to know if a weather system is headed toward a certain area?

• a baromoter because it measures humidity

• an anemometer because it measures wind speed

• a wind vane because it measures wind direction

• a thermometer because it measures the temperature

Which of the following is true?

• an anemometer measures air pressure

• a barometer measures air pressure

• a compass measures air pressure

• a thermometer measures air pressure

If you were to compare the amount of precipitation that falls over Canada and Florida using a rain gauge, which months would provide the least accurate data for comparison?

• In the Spring months: March, April, May

• In the Summer months: June, July, August

• In the Fall: September, October, November

• In the Winter: December, January, February

What is the name of this weather instrument? It works by measuring the temperature using a wet and dry bulb.

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This weather instrument is a...

• anemometer

• Christmas ornament

• wind vane

• barometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does this tool measure?

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

• Temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

• precipitation

• cloud cover

• wind direction

• air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?

• A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.

• A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.

• A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of weather data?

• to increase citizens' knowledge about weather systems

• to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists

• to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?

• rain gauge

• barometer

• anemometer