Weather Instruments Worksheet
A Grade 7 Science worksheet focusing on common weather instruments and their uses, aligned with NGSS standards.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of common weather instruments and their functions.
1. Which instrument is used to measure air temperature?
Barometer
Anemometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
2. An anemometer is primarily used to measure what?
Humidity
Wind speed
Air pressure
Precipitation
3. A measures the amount of rainfall.
4. A barometer is used to measure , which can help predict weather changes.
5. A weather vane indicates the direction from which the wind is blowing.
True
False
6. Describe the function of a hygrometer in weather forecasting.
7. Explain how a rain gauge collects and measures precipitation.
8. Look at the image below. What is this weather instrument called and what does it measure?
