Question

List out the weather elements and associated measuring instruments.

Answer 1

Temperature, rainfall, pressure, humidity, and wind are the major elements of weather and climate.

• Temperature:
  Measured in scales like Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Meteorologists measure the temperature by the Thermometer. Stevenson screen and minimum and maximum thermometer.
  
• Rain:
  Is a major component of the water cycle and is the source of most of the fresh water on the earth. Rainfall is measured by a rain gauge.
  
• Air Pressure:
  Meteorologist uses barometer/aneroid barometer to measure air pressure. Barograms are used for recording continuous variation in atmospheric pressure.
  
• Humidity:
  Hygrometer is used to measure the humidity, (which comprises wet and dry bulb plate side by side in the Stevenson screen).
• Wind:
  Measured for: Direction and speed.
  Instruments used:
  • Wind vane for direction.
  • Anemometer for speed.