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Weather instruments

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Q 1/10
Score 0
What instrument is used to measure the speed of the wind?
30
Thermometer
Anemometer
Barometer
Rain Gauge
Q 2/10
Score 0
Which instrument helps us detect precipitation like rain or snow?
30
Anemometer
Rain Gauge
Thermometer
Barometer

10 questions

Q.

What instrument is used to measure the speed of the wind?

1

30 sec

Q.

Which instrument helps us detect precipitation like rain or snow?

2

30 sec

Q.

What instrument do we use to measure atmospheric pressure?

3

30 sec

Q.

What instrument is used to measure wind direction?

4

30 sec

Q.

What do meteorologists use to predict the weather?

5

30 sec

Q.

Which instrument measures humidity in the air?

6

30 sec

Q.

What instrument do we use to measure temperature?

7

30 sec

Q.

Which instrument tells us how fast the wind is blowing?

8

30 sec

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What do we use to measure the amount of rainfall?

9

30 sec

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

10

30 sec

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