Weather Instruments Worksheet
Explore common weather instruments and their functions with this Grade 8 science worksheet.
Includes
Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksShort AnswerMatching
Standards
MS-ESS2-5
Topics
scienceweatherinstrumentsgrade 8
6 sections · Free to use · Printable
Weather Instruments
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
a
Thermometer
b
Anemometer
c
Barometer
d
Rain gauge
2. What does a hygrometer measure?
a
Wind speed
b
Humidity
c
Temperature
d
Precipitation
3. A(n) is used to measure the amount of rainfall.
4. The direction of the wind is determined by a .
5. Describe the function of an anemometer.
Match each weather instrument on the left with what it measures on the right.
6. Thermometer
a. Wind speed
7. Rain Gauge
b. Air pressure
8. Barometer
c. Temperature
9. Anemometer
d. Amount of rainfall