Weather Instruments, Air Masses, and Fronts

What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What instrument is used to measure humidity?

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

What instrument is used to measure precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, etc.)?

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What is the name of a scientist who studies the causes of weather and tries to predict it?

• Meteorologist

• Weather forecast

• Continental Polar

• Continental Tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a prediction of weather conditions over the next 3 to 5 days called?

• Meteorologist

• Weather forecast

• Continental Polar

• Continental Tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which air mass is characterized by COLD, DRY air?

• Continental Polar

• Continental Tropical

• Maritime Polar

• Maritime Tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which air mass is characterized by WARM, DRY air?

• Continental Polar

• Continental Tropical

• Maritime Polar

• Maritime Tropical

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5