Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• wind vane

Which weather instrument is used to measure the amount of precipitation?

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Which instrument would be most helpful to a meteorologist?

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Kelly heard the meteorologist on the news say the wind would be blowing 35 miles per hour today with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Which tool would the meteorologist use to measure how fast the wind is blowing?

• anemometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• wind vane

What kind of weather instrument is used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?

• wind vane
• barometer
• wind vane
• rain gauge

During a science class, Addison asks Aiden to explain what temperature measures in their classroom. How should Aiden respond?

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The speed of the wind

• The weight of the atmosphere

• How hot or cold the air is

During a school field trip, Kiara observed water droplets falling from the sky. What is this phenomenon called?

• The weight of the atmosphere

• Movement of air

• Precipitation

• The amount of water vapor in the air

Which term below describes the daily atmospheric conditions of an area?

• climate

• temperature

• weather

• none of the above