Weather Instruments and Terms Quiz | Practice

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

A Barometer B Thermometer C Anemometer D Hygrometer

Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

A Thermometer B Barometer C Rain Gauge D Wind Vane

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

A Anemometer B Barometer C Hygrometer D Thermometer

Which device shows the direction of the wind?

A Rain Gauge B Wind Vane C Barometer D Thermometer

Which instrument measures the amount of rainfall?

A Hygrometer B Rain Gauge C Anemometer D Barometer

Which instrument is used to measure humidity in the air?

A Thermometer B Barometer C Hygrometer D Wind Vane

What does a barometer measure?

A Wind Speed B Humidity C Air Pressure D Rainfall

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

A Pressure B Humidity C Temperature D Dew Point

What is the dew point?

A The highest temperature of the day B The temperature at which air becomes saturated and condensation begins C The lowest temperature recorded D The wind speed during storms

What does an anemometer measure?

A Rainfall B Wind Speed C Humidity D Temperature

What is the term for a map showing weather conditions over a large area?

A Climate Map B Weather Map C Topographic Map D Relief Map

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

A Jet Stream B Front C Cyclone D Monsoon

What is a forecast?

A A record of past weather B A prediction of future weather C A measure of rainfall D A type of storm

What is atmospheric pressure?

A The weight of air pressing down on Earth B The speed of wind C The amount of rainfall D The level of humidity

What is the term for moving air?

A Humidity B Pressure C Wind D Dew

What is a cyclone?

A A type of cloud B A low-pressure system with rotating winds C A measurement instrument D A dry wind

What is the term for calm air with little or no wind?

A Storm B Breeze C Calm D Gust

What is a gust?

A A sudden brief increase in wind speed B A type of rainfall C A steady wind D A cold front

What is the term for a narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere?

A Cyclone B Jet Stream C Monsoon D Front

What is a thermometer used to measure besides temperature scale units?

A Air Pressure B Heat Energy Level C Wind Speed D Rainfall