Weather Measurement Tools Quiz

What do meteorologists study?

• Geology

• Plants

• Weather

• Animals

What does a thermometer measure?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Air pressure

How does a barometer work?

• It uses mercury or aneroid cells to detect pressure

• It counts the number of raindrops

• It measures temperature changes

• It spins to show wind direction

Why is knowing wind speed important?

• It shows air pressure

• It indicates humidity levels

• It measures temperature

• It helps in forecasting storms

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Temperature

• Amount of rainfall

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Temperature

• Wind direction

• Humidity

• Air pressure

What is the function of a wind vane?

• Tracks storm movement

• Measures temperature

• Indicates wind direction

• Calculates rainfall

What does weather radar measure?

• Humidity levels

• Location and intensity of precipitation

• Wind speed

• Temperature changes

Who invented the first modern thermometer?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit

• Leon Battista Alberti

• Evangelista Torricelli

What does an anemometer measure?

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Temperature