Branches of Science
Weather Instruments
Weather Elements
100

This is the study of animals. 

What is Zoology


100

This is used to measure temperature. 

What is Thermometer

100

We use our eyes to measure this element. 

What is Cloud Cover

200

This is the study of plants. 

What is Botany

200

I am used to measure the amount of precipitation. 

What is Rain Gauge 

200

This measures how hot or cold the air is

What is Temperature

300

This is the study of the weather.

What is Meteorology

300

I measure wind speed.

What is Anemometer

300

This element is indicated using compass points north, south, east or west

What is Wind Direction

400

This is the study of substances and reactions.

What is Chemistry

400

This is used to measure air pressure. 

What is Barometer

400

This speaks of the weight within the atmosphere.

What is Air Pressure

500

This is the study of the Earth's structure.

What is Geology

500

I am used to measure humidity. 

What is Hygrometer

500

The amount of water vapor or moisture in the atmosphere

What is Humidity 

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