Weather Instruments Quiz

What is the primary purpose of weather instruments in meteorology?

• To gather data for weather forecasts

• To entertain meteorologists

• To measure ocean currents

• To predict earthquakes

Which instrument is used to measure air temperature?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

What does a wind vane measure?

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Humidity

• Air pressure

How does an anemometer measure wind speed?

• By using a thermometer

• By detecting humidity

• By catching the wind with cups

• By measuring air pressure

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Moisture in the air

• Temperature

What is the function of a rain gauge?

• To measure air pressure

• To measure precipitation

• To measure wind speed

• To measure temperature

What does a rising barometer indicate?

• Decreased temperature

• Stormy weather

• Increased humidity

• Sunny and dry conditions

What is the role of weather satellites?

• To track animal migrations

• To measure soil moisture

• To observe weather and climate from space

• To monitor ocean currents

Which unit is not commonly used to measure temperature?

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit

• Inches

• Kelvin

What happens to an anemometer's cups when wind speed increases?

• They move slower

• They stop moving

• They spin faster

• They shrink