Weather Instruments

Front

What instrument measures temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius?

Back

Thermometer

Front

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What does a weather vane measure?

Back

Wind direction

Front

What instrument measures the amount of rainfall?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What is the purpose of a barometer?

Back

To measure atmospheric pressure.

Front

What does an anemometer measure?

Back

Wind speed.

Front

What is the function of a thermometer?

Back

To measure temperature.

Front

What does a rain gauge measure?

Back

The amount of precipitation.

Front

What instrument would a meteorologist find most helpful?

Back

All weather instruments (thermometer, barometer, anemometer, rain gauge) are helpful.