Weather Prediction & Instruments Question Preview (ID: 1769)


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When a meteorologist predicts the weather, this prediction is called -
a) a front
b) a survey
c) a forecast
d) an estimate

Barometer is to air pressure as _________ is to wind speed.
a) anemometer
b) thermometer
c) odometer
d) scale

A rain gauge would work best in which location?
a) at ground level, in the shade
b) on the front porch of a house
c) It works the same in any location
d) at ground level, in the open

What is the measure of the amount of heat in the atmosphere?
a) temperature
b) atmosphere
c) front
d) air pressure

A weather vane would work best in which location?
a) at ground level, in the open
b) at ground level, in the shade
c) on top of a house in a forest area
d) It works the same in any location.

Which of the following correctly refers to a person who gathers weather data by using a variety of instruments?
a) doctor
b) astronomer
c) dentist
d) meteorologist

What tool measures wind speed?
a) anemometer
b) thermometer
c) barometer
d) hygrometer

What tool measures humidity?
a) wind vane
b) rain gauge
c) hygrometer
d) anemometer

What do barometers measure?
a) wind velocity
b) air pressure
c) air temperature
d) humidity

Which weather-related instrument would work best if placed at ground level in the shade?
a) anemometer
b) rain gauge
c) thermometer
d) weather vane

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