Weather Tools

Front

A(n) ____________ is a navigational instrument for finding directions.

Back

compass

Front

An instrument that determines the direction from which the wind is blowing is called a(n) ______________.

Back

wind vane

Front

This tool measures weather conditions higher up in the atmosphere.

Back

weather balloon

Front

What tool is designed to indicate wind direction and relative wind speed? Options: anemometer, wind sock, wind vane, barometer

Back

wind sock

Front

A(n) ________________ measures relative humidity, using the cooling effect of evaporation.

Back

sling psychrometer

Front

What measures the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?

Back

rain gauge

Front

A(n) ________________ measures air pressure.

Back

barometer

Front

This tool measures the water vapor content of the air or the humidity.

Back

hygrometer

Front

A tool that measures wind speed is called a(n) ________________.

Back

anemometer

Front

A(n) __________________ is used to photograph and track large-scale air movements.

Back

weather satellite