Weather Instruments and Measurements

Miss Heeney introduces weather instruments, explaining their purpose in observing and predicting weather. She covers thermometers for temperature, barometers for air pressure, rain gauges for rainfall, and anemometers for wind speed. The video concludes with a review and practice questions to reinforce learning.

What is the primary purpose of weather instruments?

• To entertain people

• To observe and predict weather patterns

• To measure time

• To calculate distances

Which unit of measurement is commonly used in America for temperature?

• Fahrenheit

• Rankine

• Celsius

• Kelvin

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Rainfall

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

What weather condition is likely when the barometer reading is rising?

• Snowfall

• Foggy weather

• Sunny and dry conditions

• Stormy weather

How is rainfall measured using a rain gauge?

• By the amount of rain collected in a marked cup

• By the sound of the rain

• By the temperature of the rain

• By the color of the rain

What does an anemometer measure?

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Rainfall

In what unit is wind speed typically measured?

• Feet per second

• Meters per second

• Kilometers per hour

• Miles per hour

Which instrument would you use to measure how hot or cold it is outside?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What is the function of a rain gauge?

• To measure temperature

• To measure wind speed

• To measure rainfall

• To measure air pressure

Which weather instrument is used to predict changes in weather by measuring air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer