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Class 5 Science Questions and Answers on Weather Instruments
A jar used for measuring rainfall should be
A. narrow
B. wide
C. short
D. long.
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1.
Mutiso made a weather instrument like the one shown in the diagram below: Which two aspects of weather would he be able to measure using this type of instrument? A. Temperature and Air pressure. B. Rainfall and Humidity. C. Air pressure and Humidity. D. Temperature and rainfall.
2.
Standard VI pupils in Mende Primary School measured the amount of rain each day for 5 days. They recorded their measurements in a table as shown below. Which one of the following bar charts correctly shows the information in the table?
3.
Omar made a wind vane and a wind sock and placed them in an open place. He then observed them in the morning and in the afternoon. The positions of the instruments were as shown in the diagrams below. Which one of the following gives the correct record of the wind direction for the day?
4.
Standard VII pupils at Kale Primary School measured the room temperature each day for 5 days. They recorded their measurements in a table as shown below. Which one of the following graphs is drawn CORRECTLY to represent the information in the table?
5.
A pupil constructed a simple anemometer as shown in diagram below. Which one of the cups should be correctly placed so that the instrument can function properly? A.P B.Q C.R D.S
6.
Alice made a wind vane like the one shown in the diagram below. The mistake that Alice made when making the wind vane was in A. using a long nail B. making a small head C. making a big tail D. the labelling of compass points
7.
When the arrow of a wind vane points to east, the wind must be blowing from A. South to North B. West and East C. North to South D. East to West.
8.
When the arrow head of a wind vane points to the south, the wind is blowing from. A.South B.North C.East D.West.
9.
The table below shows aspects of weather and the instruments used to measure them. Choose the aspect of weather and the instrument represented by X and Y respectively.
10.
Which one of the weather instruments in the table below is NOT matched to the principle behind its working?
11.
The diagram below shows a weather instrument. The instrument is used for measuring A. direction and strength of wind B. speed and direction of wind C. speed and pressure of wind D. pressure and strength of wind.
12.
The diagram below shows an improvised weather instrument. Which one of the following DOES NOT affect the accuracy of the instrument? A. The diameter of the funnel. B. The diameter of the collecting jar. C. The distance between the markings on the collecting jar D. The material used to make the container.
13.
The diagram below represents an improvised instrument that could be used to measure room temperature. The working of the instrument is based on the fact that A. Liquids expand when heated and contract when cooled B. Liquids rise in narrow tubes C. Gases exert pressure D. Gases expand when heated and contract when cooled.
14.
Which one of the following weather instruments DOES NOT work on the fact that matter occupies space? A. Rain gauge. B. Air thermometer. C. Windsock. D. Wind vane.
15.
A jar used for measuring rainfall should be A. narrow B. wide C. short D. long.
16.
The diagram below represents an improvised liquid thermometer. Which one of the following improvements would make the instrument measure smaller changes in temperature? A. Making the straw narrower. B. Colouring the water. C. Using a plastic bottle. D. Using a larger bottle.
17.
Which one of the following statements about a wind vane is NOT TRUE? A. The tail should be larger than the arrow head. B. It should be placed in an open place. C. The arrow points the direction in which the wind is blowing. D. Its compass points should correspond to the geographical compass points.
18.
The diagram below represents a weather instrument constructed by a group of pupils who made a mistake while constructing it. The mistake made during the construction was A. Closing the mouth of the bottle B. Using little amount of coloured water C. Having the container with coloured water open D. Having the scale reading from the bottom.
19.
Which one of the following statements about a windsock is TRUE? A windsock A. Measures speed of wind B. Shows direction wind is blowing from C. Shows strength of wind D. Works the same way as a wind vane.
20.
The reason for using a biro pen cap as a pivot in the construction of an improvised wind vane is to make the arrow A. Rotate freely B. Balance on the stand C. Tail shows the direction of wind D. Head heavy.
21.
The reason why coloured water is used in the construction of a liquid thermometer is to A. Make it visible B. Make it expand faster C. Make it absorb more heat D. Increase its density.
22.
Which one of the following statements is NOT CORRECT about a windsock? A windsock A.Is open at both ends B. Gets filled with air and rises C. Points to the direction from which wind blows D. Should be placed in the open field.
23.
The diagram below represents a windsock constructed by pupils. A suitable material that can be used to make the part labelled Q is A. Sheet of metal B. Manila paper C. Polythene sheet D. Piece of mosquito.
24.
The diagram below represents a windsock that was constructed by pupils. Which one of the following is a reason why the instrument could not work? A. The sock is made up of a strong polythene sheet. B. End Q is larger than end P. C.A strong wire was used to make end P. D.A long, strong wooden pole was used to suspend the sock.
25.
When constructing a wind vane the A. Pointer should be fixed on a short stand B. Pointer should be firmly held to the stand C. Pointer should be made of cardboard D. Tail of the pointer should be larger than arrow head.
26.
The diagram below shows an improvised rain gauge. The collecting bottle should A. Have the funnel sealed to its mouth B. Be wide to collect enough water C. Be placed above the ground D. Be transparent for easy reading.
27.
A pupil was walking towards the northern direction past an air strip and noticed a wind vane pointing to her right. In which direction was the wind blowing from? A. East B. South C. North. D. West.
28.
In order to make a certain weather instrument, a pupil assembled the following materials: Glass bottle, ink, biro pen tube, nails, manila paper and water. Which one of the following instruments was the pupil likely to make? A. Wind vane. B. Liquid thermometer. C. Rain gauge. D. Windsock.
29.
The following materials can be used to construct a certain weather instrument: (i) Small plastic bottle (ii) Large plastic bottle (iii) Manila paper (iv) Cello tape The weather instrument likely to be constructed is A. Air thermometer B. Wind vane C. Rain gauge D. Liquid thermometer
30.
The diagram below represents a certain weather instrument. The instrument can be used to show A. Direction of wind only. B. Speed and direction of wind. C. Speed of wind only. D. Direction and strength of wind.
31.
Pupils constructed a weather instrument shown below. The mistake made in the construction was A. Using coloured water B. Placement of the scale. C. Using a narrow tube D. Closing the cork tightly.
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