Weather Elements Assessment

Which weather instrument is used to measure air temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

What is the name for the amount of water vapor in the air?

• Precipitation

• Cloud cover

• Humidity

• Air pressure

Which tool helps meteorologists measure wind speed?

• Wind vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind direction

• Cloud cover

• Rain amount

• Air pressure

Which weather element tells us which way the wind is blowing?

• Wind direction

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Cloud cover

If you want to record the weather throughout the school day, how often should you check and record your measurements?

• Once at the end of the day

• At regular intervals (like every 2 hours)

• Only when it rains

• Only during recess

When using a thermometer outside, what is the best way to get an accurate reading?

• Hold it in direct sunlight

• Place it near a hot surface

• Place it in a shaded area

• Hold it close to your body

When measuring rainfall with a rain gauge, what should you do first?

• Place it under a tree

• Place it on a level surface in an open area

• Place it next to the building

• Place it where it's convenient to reach

What is the correct way to read a liquid thermometer?

• Look at it from any angle

• Keep your hand on the bulb while reading

• Read it at eye level

• Hold it upside down

When recording weather data in your log, what is the most important thing to include?

• Only the temperature

• The time of each measurement

• Only if it's raining

• Only wind direction