Weather Instruments/Clouds

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure the amount of rainfall in millimetres mm

• To measure temperature in degrees Celsius

• To measure wind speed in km/h

• To measure humidity levels in percentage

What type of cloud is 'blanket like' and low in the sky, often bringing rain?

• Cumulus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Nimbostratus cloud

What type of cloud is 'cotton wool like', often indicating fair weather?

• Cumulus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Nimbostratus cloud

What instrument measures wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What instrument is used to measure rainfall?

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What type of cloud is very large in size, thick and dark, indicating severe weather?

• Cumulonimbus cloud

• Stratus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Nimbostratus cloud

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

• Stratus cloud

• Cumulonimbus cloud

• Cirrus cloud

• Nimbostratus cloud

What does a thermometer measure?

• Pressure

• Humidity

• Wind Speed

What is the main purpose of a weather vane?

• To measure temperature in degrees Celsius.

• To show wind direction in compass points e.g. N,E,S,W

• To predict rainfall based on humidity levels.

• To indicate atmospheric pressure changes.