Weather Instruments Worksheet
Explore common weather instruments and their functions with this Grade 8 science worksheet.
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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?
Thermometer
Anemometer
Barometer
Rain gauge
2. What does a hygrometer measure?
Wind speed
Humidity
Temperature
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
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