To solve this table, we need to match each instrument with what it measures (the element) and the units used for that measurement. We will use the list of words provided at the bottom of the page to fill in the blanks.
Step 1: Analyze the first row (Rainfall)
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Image: A clear tube used to catch rain.
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Measurement: "mm" (millimeters).
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Logic: Millimeters are used to measure how much rain falls. The instrument that catches rain is called a
rain gauge. The element being measured is
rainfall.
* *Fill:* Instrument:
rain gauge, Element:
rainfall
Step 2: Analyze the second row (Wind Direction)
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Instrument: "wind vane".
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Logic: A wind vane spins to show where the wind is coming from (North, South, East, West). This is known as
wind direction. Looking at the word bank, the matching unit/description for direction is
compass direction.
* *Fill:* Element:
wind direction, Measurement:
compass direction
Step 3: Analyze the third row (Temperature)
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Image: A glass tube with red liquid inside.
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Measurement: "°C" (degrees Celsius).
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Logic: Degrees Celsius is the standard unit for measuring heat or cold. The instrument for this is a
thermometer. The element is
temperature.
* *Fill:* Instrument:
thermometer, Element:
temperature
Step 4: Analyze the fourth row (Wind Speed)
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Image: A device with cups that spin around.
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Element: "wind speed".
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Logic: The instrument that measures how fast the wind blows is an
anemometer. The units for speed are usually miles per hour or kilometers per hour. From the list, we choose
mph or km/hour.
* *Fill:* Instrument:
anemometer, Measurement:
mph or km/hour
Step 5: Analyze the fifth row (Sunshine)
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Instrument: "sunshine recorder".
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Logic: This machine records how long the sun shines during the day. The element is
sunshine. The measurement is tracked in time, specifically
hours.
* *Fill:* Element:
sunshine, Measurement:
hours
Step 6: Analyze the sixth row (Air Pressure)
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Image: A circular dial with a needle.
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Measurement: "millibars".
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Logic: Millibars are the units used to measure the weight of the air, which is called
air pressure. The instrument that measures this is a
barometer.
* *Fill:* Instrument:
barometer, Element:
air pressure
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Final Answer:
Row 1:
Instrument/equipment:
rain gauge
Element:
rainfall
Row 2:
Element:
wind direction
Measurement:
compass direction
Row 3:
Instrument/equipment:
thermometer
Element:
temperature
Row 4:
Instrument/equipment:
anemometer
Measurement:
mph or km/hour
Row 5:
Element:
sunshine
Measurement:
hours
Row 6:
Instrument/equipment:
barometer
Element:
air pressure
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of weather instrument worksheet.
