Geography · KS3 Y7 · Weather & Climate

Measuring the weather

Measuring the weatherFree2:44Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard

What you need to know

  • A thermometer measures air temperature; the liquid inside expands and rises as it warms.
  • A wet-and-dry bulb thermometer (sling psychrometer) compares two readings to find humidity.
  • A barometer measures air pressure in millibars; pressure helps forecast wet or dry weather.
  • A rain gauge collects and measures precipitation.
  • A wind vane shows wind direction as a compass point, and an anemometer measures wind speed.
Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
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  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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Why we picked it

A quick, well-illustrated tour of the main weather instruments and what each one measures.

Mike Sammartano on YouTubechecked 2026-10-22

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