Instruments meanings Flashcards
1
Q
Thermometer
A
-Measures air temperature
-Contains liquid such as alcohol or mercury
-As the air temperatures increases, the liquid expands and rises
2
Q
Wind Vane
A
-Measures wind direction, (where wind is blowing from)
3
Q
Rain/Snow Gauge
A
-Measures amount of rain/snow that has fallen over a period of time
4
Q
Barometer
A
-Measures air pressure
-Tell you whether the air pressure is rising or falling
5
Q
Hygrometer
A
-Measures humidity
-measures the amount of vapor in the air
6
Q
Anemometer
A
-measures wind speed (how fast it is blowing)
-Made of small cups and a vertical shaft
