Weather Prediction and the Tempest Prognosticator

What was one of the challenges people faced in the 1800s due to the lack of modern technology?

• Ordering food online

• Predicting the weather

• Sending emails

• Watching television

What behavior did George Meriwether observe in leeches that led to his invention?

• Leeches glowing in the dark

• Leeches singing

• Leeches becoming agitated before storms

• Leeches changing color

What was the primary function of the Tempest Prognosticator?

• To predict earthquakes

• To forecast storms

• To detect humidity levels

• To measure temperature

Why did the English government choose the storm glass over the Tempest Prognosticator?

• The storm glass was more reliable

• The Tempest Prognosticator was too expensive

• The storm glass was easier to use

• The Tempest Prognosticator was too large

Where can one find a replica of the Tempest Prognosticator today?

• The British Museum

• The Natural History Museum

• The Science Museum in London

• The Whitby Town Museum