Geography Weather Equipment Flashcards
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What instrument is used to measure relative humidity?
A
A wet and dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer
1
Q
What instrument is used to measure the temperate?
A
Maximum and minimum thermometer (six’s thermometer)
2
Q
What instrument is used to measure the wind direction?
A
A wind vane
3
Q
What instrument is used to measure the wind speed?
A
A cup anemometer
4
Q
What instrument is used to measure the rainfall?
A
A standard rain gauge or a ‘tipping bucket’ rain gauge
5
Q
What instrument is used to measure the atmospheric pressure?
A
A barometer or an aneroid barometer
6
Q
What instrument is used to hold all the weather equipment?
A
A Stevenson screen