Weather Observation Quiz

What is used to measure air temperature?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

What does a Campbell-Stokes recorder measure?

• Humidity

• Rainfall

• Sunshine

• Wind speed

What equipment measures humidity in the air?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

Where should a wind vane be located?

• Near trees

• In the shade

• High up and open

• In a building

What does an anemometer measure?

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Wind speed

What does a barometer measure?

• Sunshine

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure sunshine

• To measure temperature

• To measure rain

• To measure wind speed

What can you use to observe the weather without equipment?

• A barometer

• A thermometer

• A rain gauge

• Your eyes

What should you avoid when placing a thermometer?

• In the wind

• In a building

• In the rain

• In the sun or shade

What does a wind sock show?

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Wind speed and direction

• Temperature