Weather Tools

What does a thermometer measure?

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Air temperature

• Precipitation

Which of the following does a sling psychrometer measure?

• Wind direction

• Air temperature

• Relative humidity

• Air pressure

What is the primary function of a barometer?

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring air pressure

• Measuring precipitation

• Measuring humidity

What type of weather data is collected by a rain gauge?

• Air temperature

• Wind direction

• Amount of precipitation

• Air pressure

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Wind vane

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge