Weather Instruments and Phenomena Quiz

What does a rain gauge directly measure?

• Evaporation rate

• Type of precipitation

• Amount of precipitation

• Direction of rainfall

Which condition would likely follow a high-pressure reading?

• Sudden snowfall

• Thunderstorms

• Cloudless sky

• Rising humidity

Why are meteorologists compared to “psychics”?

• They read minds

• They guess weather

• They predict using patterns

• They use magical devices

A hygrometer most directly tells us:

• How much it will rain

• When clouds will form

• How damp the air is

• If a storm is coming

Why must a rain gauge be placed in an open area?

• To avoid evaporation

• To collect sunlight

• To avoid wind interference

• To prevent blocked collection

What causes a hygrometer needle to move?

• Wind pressure

• Water level

• Material expanding or shrinking

• Sunlight exposure

Relative humidity is compared to what in the video?

• A raincloud

• A pressure valve

• A sponge in the air

• An umbrella

What does a weather vane show?

• Wind speed

• Wind resistance

• Wind direction

• Air thickness

Why is a weather vane placed high up?

• To keep it dry

• To catch stronger winds

• To avoid people touching it

• To reflect sunlight better

An anemometer is used to measure:

• Wind chill

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Humidity