How can we measure and monitor the weather around us?
Weather is measured using specific instruments for each element.
Thermometers measure temperature, rain gauges measure precipitation, and barometers measure atmospheric pressure.
Anemometers and wind vanes measure wind speed and direction, while hygrometers measure humidity.
Data from these instruments are collected at weather stations to monitor weather conditions over time.
Explanation
The chapter introduces the concept of measuring weather in the opening questions. It later details the instruments used: thermometers for temperature, rain gauges for rainfall, barometers for pressure, anemometers for wind, and hygrometers for humidity. Weather stations bring these instruments together to record data at regular intervals.
Solution Steps
Weather is measured using specific instruments for each element
Thermometers measure temperature
Rain gauges measure precipitation
Barometers measure atmospheric pressure
Anemometers and wind vanes measure wind speed and direction
Hygrometers measure humidity
Data from these instruments are collected at weather stations to monitor weather conditions over time