Ask a Scientist: Weather and Floods

Today’s answers to your burning questions come from AC and Lizzie Lieschke!

I would like to ask what machine they use to check the weather? – Olivia, 12

Scientists use lots of machines to check the weather. Some are: thermometer (temperature), barometer (air pressure), anemometer (wind speed), rain and snow gauge, hygrometer (humidity), and wind vane (wind direction). You could set up your own simple weather station in your garden and record the observations daily. – Lizzie Lieschke

Here are some instructions on how to make some of the instruments for a weather station of your own!