WorksheetsWeather Instruments
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
These are devices used to measure various atmospheric conditions and phenomena. They may include measuring temperature.
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What weather instrument measures air pressure?
barometer
thermometer
rain gauge
wind vane
The barometer is showing low pressure. What does this mean?
Low pressure means it is going to rain.
Low pressure means it is going to be sunny.
Low pressure means it is going to be hot.
Low pressure means it is going to be cold.
What am I?
barometer
anemometer
wind vane
rain gauge
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Gia wanted to know how much rain we received from Hurricane Ian. What weather instrument should she use?
barometer
wind vane
anemometer
rain gauge
This wind vane is pointing to the east. What does this mean?
The wind is coming from the west.
The wind is coming from the north.
The wind is coming from the east.
The wind is coming from the south.
What kind of weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?
barometer
anemometer
thermometer
rain gauge
Define the purpose of a Rain Gauge:
Measures rainfall
Measures wind speed
Measures air pressure
Measures humidity
Which instruments measures the direction of the wind?
sling psychrometer
wind vane
hygrometer
A thermometer measures...
How hot the air is
the speed of wind
the direction of wind
how humid the air is
This instrument is a...
wind vane
wind sock
rain gauge
This instrument is a...
wind vane
wind sock
anemometer
This is a...
rain gauge
thermometer
wind vane
This is an...
thermometer
anemometer
satellite
These are...
rain gauges
anemometers
thermometers
satellites
To measure rain we use a...
thermometer
rain gauge
To measure temperature, we use a...
rain gauge
thermometer
A _______ ________ is a tool that measures precipitation (rain)
thunderstorm
rain gauge
anemometer
What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Barometer
Thermometer
Anemometer
Hygrometer
Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?
Rain gauge
Anemometer
Barometer
Thermometer
What does a hygrometer measure?
Wind speed
Humidity
Temperature
Air pressure
Which instrument would you use to determine the amount of sunlight?
Barometer
Thermometer
Pyranometer
Anemometer
What is the primary use of a weather vane?
Measure wind direction
Measure temperature
Measure humidity
Measure air pressure
Which instrument is essential for predicting storms by measuring atmospheric pressure changes?
Anemometer
Barometer
Rain gauge
Hygrometer
