Lesson Measure Weather How can you measure weather? There are many kinds of tools to measure weather A thermometer measures the temperature of air and water thermometer A rain gauge measures how much rain falls rain gauge 54 Weather A wind vane shows which way the wind blows wind vane Quick Check Write the name of the tool next to what it measures wind rain temperature 55 Chapter • Lesson How can you learn more about the weather? You can use tools to measure weather, too You can collect information You can listen to weather reports Weather Report Monday’s Weather Sunny High 83° Low 62° Wind strong A This man is giving a weather report Read a Chart Tell about Monday’s weather 56 Weather You can find weather reports in many places You can find them on TV, in the newspaper, and on the computer computer A Here is a weather report on the computer Quick Check Use the chart What was the low temperature on Monday? Where can you find out about the weather? -Review Summaries and quizzes online @ www.macmillanmh.com 57 Chapter • Lesson