Weather - Measuring Weather
This instrument measures precipitation, such as rain, snow, and hail. It consists of a narrow funnel and a glass measuring cylinder to record the volume of water.
What is a rain gauge?
These clouds are known for their fluffy ball shapes.
What are cumulus clouds?
To measure the minimum and maximum temperature over a 24-hour period, this instrument uses a U-shaped tube filled with liquid that expands and contracts with temperature changes.
What is a maximum-minimum thermometer?
These clouds appear as flattened layers.
What are stratus clouds?
What instrument, consisting of a wet bulb and a dry bulb thermometer, is used to measure humidity? By comparing the temperatures recorded, the humidity level can be determined by referring to reference tables.
What is a wet-and-dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer)?
These high, wispy clouds sometimes form circular formations resembling halos around the Sun.
What are cirrostratus clouds?
This instrument records the duration of sunshine by focusing the Sun's direct radiation onto a burn trace on a card.
What is a sunshine recorder?
What device measures air pressure, an important reading that influences weather patterns? It records air pressure in millibars and is often found inside a Stevenson Screen.
What is a barometer?