
Understanding Rain Gauges and Their Functions

Interactive Video
•
Science
•
5th Grade
•
Hard

Patricia Brown
FREE Resource
Read more
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of weather as discussed in the lesson?
The wind patterns in a region
The average temperature of a place over a year
The amount of rainfall in a year
The daily changes in the atmosphere of a specific location
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a weather instrument mentioned in the lesson?
Rain gauge
Anemometer
Barometer
Windsock
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a rain gauge?
To measure humidity
To measure the amount of rainfall
To measure temperature
To measure wind speed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main components of a rain gauge?
Funnel, collecting jar, measuring cylinder
Wind vane, anemometer, rain gauge
Compass, sundial, rain gauge
Thermometer, barometer, hygrometer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a rain gauge made of metallic material?
To make it lightweight
To withstand harsh weather conditions
To make it more colorful
To reduce its cost
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How deep is a rain gauge typically placed underground?
20 centimeters
10 centimeters
5 centimeters
15 centimeters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of placing a rain gauge 30 centimeters above the ground?
To prevent animals from damaging it
To avoid water splashing back into the funnel
To make it visible from a distance
To ensure it collects more rain
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
11 questions
Weather Measurement Tools and Concepts

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
11 questions
Weather Fronts and Predictions

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
11 questions
Meteorology Measurement Concepts

Interactive video
•
6th - 7th Grade
11 questions
Weather and Atmospheric Concepts

Interactive video
•
5th - 6th Grade
6 questions
I WONDER - When Does Hail Fall?

Interactive video
•
KG - 6th Grade
11 questions
Atmospheric Science Concepts Assessment

Interactive video
•
6th - 7th Grade
6 questions
Monsoon Season and Its Effects

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
6 questions
I WONDER - What Climate Does Alaska Have?

Interactive video
•
KG - 6th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
50 questions
Trivia 7/25

Quiz
•
12th Grade
11 questions
Standard Response Protocol

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
11 questions
Negative Exponents

Quiz
•
7th - 8th Grade
12 questions
Exponent Expressions

Quiz
•
6th Grade
4 questions
Exit Ticket 7/29

Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Subject-Verb Agreement

Quiz
•
9th Grade
20 questions
One Step Equations All Operations

Quiz
•
6th - 7th Grade
18 questions
"A Quilt of a Country"

Quiz
•
9th Grade