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WorksheetsWeather Tools and Their Functions (uses)
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 27mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This tool measures wind speed in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (kph).
a)
barometer
b)
wind vane
c)
anemometer
d)
sling psychrometer
2.
This weather tool is used to measure the average motion of molecules in a substance. (temperature)
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
rain guage
d)
hygrometer
3.
This weather tool measures the direction of the wind. It also goes by another name.
a)
anemometer
b)
wind vane
c)
sling psychrometer
d)
hygrometer
4.
Wind direction is described by the direction
a)
wind is coming from
b)
wind is going to
5.
This weather tool is made of a two thermometer instrument made of a wet bulb and dry bulb and is used to measure relative humidity (amount of water vapor in the air) A table is used to convert temperature into relative humidity.
a)
anemometer
b)
sling psychrometer
c)
mercury barometer
d)
rain gauge
6.
A weather tool used for measuring the relative humidity of the air (water vapor in the air) It resembles a compass or barometer.
a)
sling psychrometer
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
hygrometer
7.
A weather tool used for measuring the amount of precipitation in inches or centimeters.
a)
collection cup
b)
rain gauge
c)
barometer
d)
gauge
8.
The barometer in the classroom reads 28 mb. What type of weather is coming.
a)
sunny weather clear skies
b)
stormy weather or rain
c)
cold weather
d)
warm weather
9.
A(n) ____________ is a navigational instrument for finding directions.
a)
compass
b)
wind sock
c)
wind vane
d)
weather map
10.
This tool measures weather conditions higher up in the atmosphere.
a)
weather satellite
b)
weather map
c)
hygrometer
d)
weather balloon
11.
What tool is designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed?
a)
anemometer
b)
wind sock
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
12.
This tool resembles a compass and measures the water vapor content of the air or the humidity.
a)
hygrometer
b)
sling psychrometer
c)
barometer
d)
thermometer
13.
A(n) __________________ is used to photograph and track large-scale air movements.
a)
weather balloon
b)
weather satellite
c)
weather map
d)
sling psychrometer
14.
Name this weather tool.
a)
rain gauge
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
anemometer
15.
Name this weather tool.
a)
rain gauge
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
anemometer
16.
Name this weather tool.
a)
rain gauge
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
anemometer
17.
Name this weather tool.
a)
rain gauge
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
anemometer
18.
A scientist who studies the weather, storms, and might also forecast the weather is called a:
a)
teacher
b)
reporter
c)
meteorologist
d)
zoologist
19.
This wind vane is pointing East. From which direction is the wind blowing?
a)
from the north
b)
from the south
c)
from the east
d)
from the west
20.
The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 mph northeast wind and a high temperature of 52 degrees. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?
a)
anemometer, wind vane, thermometer
b)
barometer, hygrometer, wind vane
c)
thermometer, satellite image, hygrometer
d)
wind vane, satellite image, barometer
21.
A high pressure system means we might have this weather.
a)
Snow blizzard
b)
Sunny and dry
c)
Rain storm
d)
Tornado
22.
A low pressure system means we might have this weather.
a)
Sunny
b)
A clear sky
c)
Dry day
d)
Stormy or wet
23.
What temperature is this in Fahrenheit?
a)
84 degrees
b)
85 degrees
c)
86 degrees
d)
30 degrees
24.
Why is the anemometer useful?
a)
When the anemometer is going fast, it means it is raining a lot.
b)
When the anemometer is going fast, that means you are hungry.
c)
When the anemometer is going fast, it means a storm is coming.
d)
When the anemometer is going fast, it means it is raining.
25.
An instrument that measures air pressure WITHOUT using a liquid.
a)
Aneroid barometer
b)
Mercury barometer
c)
Aneroid gauge
d)
Mercury thermometer
26.
A weather tool used for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere. It resembles a compass or barometer.
a)
sling psychrometer
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
hygrometer
27.
Which weather tool is this?
a)
thermometer
b)
anemometer
c)
hygrometer
d)
sling psychrometer
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