Weather Instruments Quiz

What happens to the red line in a thermometer when it's hot?

• It disappears

• It goes down

• It goes up

• It changes color

What does a wind vane show?

• Temperature

• Rainfall

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

What is a rain gauge compared to?

• A tall clear container

• A small box

• A flat plate

• A round ball

Which tool is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Wind vane

What is one job of a wind vane?

• Measure temperature

• Measure wind direction

• Measure air pressure

• Measure rainfall

What do weather tools help farmers with?

• Know when to plant

• Cook food

• Read books

• Play games

What does a weather map help us understand?

• Temperature, rain or snow, wind, pressure

• Mountains, rivers, lakes, forests

• Cities, countries, continents, oceans

• Animals, plants, rocks, minerals

What does a cold front usually mean?

• Temperature rises

• Temperature drops

• Sunny weather

• Calm winds

What should you do in the morning to predict the weather?

• Look at the clouds

• Check the temperature

• Listen to the radio

• Watch the news

What is an example of how climate affects our lives?

• Deciding what to eat for breakfast

• Choosing what clothes to wear

• Picking a movie to watch

• Selecting a book to read