Weather Science Quiz

What is the study of weather called?

• Meteorology

• Biology

• Astronomy

• Geology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Who is a person that studies weather?

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Astronomer

• Chemist

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What does an anemometer measure?

• Wind speed in kph

• Temperature in °C

• Air pressure in millibars

• Humidity

What is the amount of water vapor in the air called?

• Humidity

• Wind direction

• Atmospheric pressure

• Temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which instrument measures air pressure in millibars (mb)?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What instrument is used to measure wind direction in compass points?

• Wind Vane/Wind Sock

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Humidity in %

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following instruments measures humidity?

• Hygrometer

• Wind Vane

• Rain Gauge

• Anemometer

A wind sock is used to measure which of the following?

• Wind direction

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Rainfall

If you want to know the percentage of moisture in the air, which instrument would you use?

• Hygrometer

• Wind Vane

• Barometer

• Thermometer