How does a thermometer work?
As the temperature of the air rises the liquid rises. As it gets cooler it falls. Measures in Fahrenheit and Celsius
How does a thermometer gather data?
it measures the temperature of the air
How does a rain gauge work?
it collects water
How does a rain gauge gather data?
By measuring it or checking numbers on the rain gauge
How is data from rain gauges used to make forecasts?
You can see if there was a flood or see how much rain an area got.
How does a barometer work?
measures air pressure
How does a barometer gather data?
The sensor inside the tool reads the air pressure and the arm/hand will move.
How is the data from a barometer used to make forecasts?
Low pressure brings rain clouds and high pressure brings sunny, clear weather
How does a wind vane work?
measures wind direction
How does a wind vane gather data?
the arrow moves to show where the wind is coming from
How is the data from wind vanes used to forecast weather?
Wind direction can predict future weather.
How does an anemometer work?
cups catch wind to find the speed
How does an anemometer gather data?
Wind blows and then calculates the speed
How is the data from anemometer used to forecast the weather?
tells which way and how quickly wind is blowing storms
How does a hygrometer work?
tells the amount of humidity in the air
How does a hygrometer gather data?
special materials are in electronic centers. Measured in %
How is the data from a hygrometer used to forecast the weather?
tells the humidity or possible storms
