Question

Identify four instruments used by meteorologists to study weather. Be sure to describe what type of information each
one measures.

Answer 1

Thermometer. An outdoor thermometer gives a reading of the current temperature.

Barometer. A barometer indicates air pressure, usually in inches or millimeters.

Anemometer. Measures wind speed.

Wind Vanes. Shows the direction wind is going.

Answer 2

Answer:

thermometer, hygrometer, barometer, and rain gauge

Explanation:

Thermometer: measures temperature

Hygrometer: measures humidity or amount of water vapor in the aid

Barometer: measures atmospheric pressure (aka barometric pressure)

Rain gauge: measures and gathers the amount of liquid precipitation over an area in a predefined area, over a period of time