Understanding Weather Instruments and Concepts

Which tool would you use to measure the amount of rainfall in a specific area?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Wind vane

If you want to find out the direction from which the wind is coming, which instrument should you use?

• Anemometer

• Wind vane

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

What is the primary function of an anemometer?

• To measure temperature

• To measure wind speed

• To measure precipitation

• To measure wind direction

Which of the following best describes "weather conditions"?

• The expected weather in a region based on its location

• The combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature at a specific time

• The regional weather during a defined time period from one up to several weeks

• The period when the weather remains the same for several days

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does a thermometer help in understanding weather?

• It measures the speed of the wind

• It measures the amount of rainfall

• It measures the temperature

• It measures the wind direction

What does the term "weather patterns" refer to?

• The expected climate in a region

• The combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature

• The period when the weather remains the same for several days or weeks

• The regional weather during a defined time period

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to measure weather elements?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Microscope

• Rain gauge

What is the main purpose of analyzing weather data?

• To measure the temperature

• To study weather patterns closely

• To measure wind speed

• To measure precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which statement best describes "climate"?

• The combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature at a specific time

• The expected weather in a region based on its proximity to the equator

• The regional weather during a defined time period from one up to several weeks

• The period when the weather remains the same for several days or weeks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does it mean to interpret weather data?

• To measure the temperature

• To explain or tell the meaning of the data

• To measure wind speed

• To measure precipitation

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