Weather Instruments True or False

A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

• A barometer measures temperature.

• A barometer measures humidity.

• A barometer measures wind speed.

• A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

A thermometer measures humidity levels.

• A thermometer measures wind speed.

• False

• A thermometer measures air pressure.

• A thermometer measures temperature levels.

An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

• An anemometer measures humidity.

• An anemometer measures air pressure.

• An anemometer measures wind speed.

• An anemometer measures temperature.

A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

• A rain gauge measures humidity.

• A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

• A rain gauge measures temperature.

• A rain gauge measures wind speed.

A hygrometer measures temperature.

• A hygrometer measures humidity.

• False

• A hygrometer measures wind speed.

• A hygrometer measures pressure.

A compass is used to measure wind direction.

• A compass measures temperature.

• True

• A compass is used to measure humidity.

• A compass indicates altitude.

A weather vane shows the direction of the wind.

• The temperature of the air.

• The speed of the wind.

• The humidity level.

• The direction of the wind.

A psychrometer measures the dew point.

• A psychrometer measures humidity.

• A psychrometer measures temperature.

• A psychrometer measures air pressure.

• False

A radar is used to track storms and precipitation.

• Radar cannot detect precipitation.

• Radar is primarily used for air traffic control.

• Radar is used for weather forecasting only.

• Radar is used to track storms and precipitation.

A snow gauge measures the amount of snow.

• A snow gauge measures wind speed.

• A snow gauge measures rainfall.

• A snow gauge measures temperature.

• A snow gauge measures the amount of snow.