Weather Tools

What is a forecast?

• A prediction of what the weather will be like in the future.

• A historical record of past weather conditions.

• A detailed analysis of climate change effects.

• An estimate of future economic trends.

What is the tool that measures temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What tool shows the direction of the wind?

• Weather Vane

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

What does a thermometer measure?

• Pressure

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Wind Speed

What is an anemometer used for?

• To measure wind speed.

• To measure temperature.

• To measure humidity.

• To measure atmospheric pressure.

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure the amount of rain that falls.

• To predict weather patterns.

• To collect rainwater for irrigation.

• To measure humidity levels.

What tool measures the amount of precipitation?

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

True or False: An anemometer measures wind speed.

• True

• False

• It measures temperature.

• It measures humidity.

What is precipitation?

• Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

• A type of cloud formation that indicates a storm is coming.

• The process of water evaporating from the ground into the atmosphere.

• A measurement of the amount of water in the soil.

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Air pressure

• Wind speed