A survey meter is a special tool that helps grown-ups measure how much radiation is in a place. Radiation is like sunshine but it's invisible and can be harmful if we get too much of it.
The survey meter looks like a little machine with a screen that shows numbers. It's very important for grown-ups who work in places where there might be too much radiation, like hospitals or nuclear power plants.
To use the survey meter, the grown-up holds it close to the place they want to measure and the machine makes a noise and shows a number on the screen. The higher the number, the more radiation there is in that place.
The grown-up may need to wear special clothes and stay away from places with a lot of radiation to protect themselves. The survey meter helps them know where it's safe to be.