8.2 3rd ABC

What is the purpose of a thermometer?

• To measure temperature

• To measure rainfall

• To measure wind speed

• To measure humidity

What does precipitation include?

• Rain, sleet, and snow

• Sunshine and clouds

• Wind and fog

• Thunder and lightning

How is rainfall measured?

• In millimeters or inches

• In degrees Fahrenheit

• In pounds or ounces

• In meters or kilometers

What is a rain gauge used for?

• To measure the amount of rain that falls in one place

• To measure temperature

• To measure wind speed

• To measure humidity

What do weather balloons carry?

• Thermometers and other science instruments

• Rain gauges and snow shovels

• Windmills and solar panels

• Maps and compasses

What is a weather vane used for?

• Measuring rainfall

• Showing wind direction

• Measuring temperature

• Showing humidity levels

Where is a good place to put a weather vane?

• In a basement

• On a rooftop

• Inside a house

• Under a tree

If the wind blows from east to west, which direction does the weather vane point?

• North

• South

• East

• West

The wind is moving from south to north. Which way is the weather vane pointing?

• north

• west

• south

• east

What is used to measure the amount of rain?

• weather vane

• rain gauge

• anemometer

• thermometer