Quiz & Worksheet - Using Anemometers & Wind Vanes

Instructions:

Choose an answer and hit 'next'. You will receive your score and answers at the end.

question 1 of 3

What does a cup anemometer measure?

wind speed wind direction

wind speed and direction wind pressure

Worksheet

Print Measuring Wind Using Anemometers & Wind Vanes Worksheet

1. What is a wind vane?

an instrument that measures wind direction
an instrument that measures wind speed
an older style anemometer
none of these are correct

2. How do hot wire anemometers work?

Measuring the temperature drop caused by wind
Measuring pressure drop caused by wind
Measuring temperature rise cause by wind
Sending pulses of heat to determine wind direction

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Anemometers are measurement tools that are used in a variety of ways. These questions will challenge you to identify the purposes and functions of the different types of anemometers and wind vanes.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

This quiz will ask you to:

Understand what cup anemometers measure
Define wind vane
Evaluate what's true and untrue about sonic anemometers
Determine how hot wire anemometers work
Identify an example of a pressure style anemometer

Skills Practiced

You'll get practice applying the following skills:

Distinguishing differences - be able to tell the difference between true and false statements regarding sonic anemometers
Knowledge application - use what you know about anemometers to understand the purposes of each type
Defining key concepts - make sure you can accurately define what a wind vane is