Wind Vanes and Anemometers Quiz

What is the primary job of a wind vane?

• To measure how much rain has fallen.

• To measure the speed of the wind.

• To measure the direction the wind is coming from.

• To measure the air temperature.

What tool is used by meteorologists to measure the speed of the wind?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

If a wind vane's arrow points toward the West, what kind of wind is it?

• An East Wind (coming from the East).

• A West Wind (coming from the West).

• A North Wind (coming from the North).

• A South Wind (coming from the South).

The faster the cups on an anemometer spin, the faster the wind is moving. This measures the wind's:

• Intensity

• Direction

• Temperature

• Speed

Wind moves from areas of ______ pressure to areas of ______ pressure.

• Low; High

• Cold; Warm

• High; Low

• Warm; Cold

What happens to cold, heavy air in the atmosphere?

• It becomes warm air.

• It rises, creating low pressure.

• It sinks, creating high pressure.

• It stops moving completely.

Which component of the wind vane catches the wind and makes the arrow point in the right direction?

• The pole

• The spinning cups

• The large tail or fin

• The temperature gauge

If a weather report says the wind is blowing at 30 mph, which tool gave them that measurement?

• Wind Vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

The movement of air from one place to another is called:

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Humidity

• Wind

Which statement best describes the difference between a wind vane and an anemometer?

• A wind vane measures temperature, while an anemometer measures rain.

• A wind vane measures direction, and an anemometer measures speed.

• Both tools measure wind speed, but in different units.

• Both tools measure wind direction, but only one has an arrow.