Why is it better to use a thermometer to measure temperature instead of just saying 'it feels warm'?
AThermometers are more fun to use than just guessing
BA thermometer gives an exact number that everyone agrees on, while 'warm' means different things to different people
CThermometers can predict tomorrow's weather
DYou cannot feel temperature without a thermometer
When one person says 'it feels warm,' another person might disagree -- warm is a feeling, not a measurement. A thermometer gives a number (like 25 degrees Celsius) that means the same thing to everyone. This lets us compare temperatures from different days or different places accurately.
Question 2 True / False
A rain gauge measures how hard it is raining at any given moment.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
A rain gauge measures the total amount of rain that has collected over a period of time -- like how many centimeters of rain fell today. It does not tell you how hard it is raining right now. A light rain over many hours and a heavy rain over a few minutes could both leave the same amount of water in the gauge.
Question 3 Short Answer
Name two weather tools and explain what each one measures.
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: A thermometer measures temperature -- how hot or cold the air is. A rain gauge measures how much rain has fallen by collecting rainwater in a container with markings. Other correct answers include a wind vane (shows wind direction) or an anemometer (measures wind speed).
Each weather tool focuses on one specific part of weather. Using multiple tools together gives a complete picture of the weather at a given time and place.