Assigned: 01-21-2020 Due: 01-28-2020
Traditional knowledge of wind is important to indigenous people for many reasons, including success in hunting and safety in travel. Knowledge of wind speed and direction are vital to many current professions, including accurate weather prediction. In this activity, students build an anemometer then measure wind speed in areas of differing topography to study how natural and man-made topography affects wind speed.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use the picture below to identify the Instrument and its Purpose. Identify all 8 instrument and enter the information in each text box below
(Answer format: Barometer - Measures humidity)
INSTRUMENTS:
Barometer
Wind Vane
Thermometer
Rain Gauge
Wind Sock
Anemometers
Weather Balloon
Hygrometer
PURPOSE:
a. measures air pressure
b. measures wind direction
c. measures amount of rain
d. measures wind speed
e. measures wind direction at airports
f. measures humidity
g. measures temperature
h. measures temperature, air pressure, wind speed & direction
