An instrument that indicates wind direction...

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An instrument that indicates wind direction is known as a(n) __________.

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An instrument that indicates wind direction is known as a(n) __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Differences between instruments that measure moisture versus those that show direction • Common weather instruments used on small vessels and at shore stations • The typical shape and mounting location of a device that shows where the wind is coming from

💭 Think About

• First, separate the choices into those that deal with water or humidity and those that deal with air movement or direction • Think about what you usually see on top of buildings, masts, or church steeples to show which way the wind is blowing • Ask yourself: which instrument actually points into the wind rather than collecting or measuring liquid?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is specifically associated with wind direction, not speed or moisture • Eliminate any instruments that are known for measuring humidity or the amount of water in air or liquids • Make sure the remaining choice is something typically mounted high and exposed to the wind

Question 1 of 27070

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An instrument that indicates wind direction is known as a(n) __________.

A

hygrometer

B

wind vane

C

sling psychrometer

D

hydrometer

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519a06

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519a06

An instrument that indicates wind direction is known as a(n) __________.

Back

Question 1 of 27070

Q

An instrument that indicates wind direction is known as a(n) __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Differences between instruments that measure moisture versus those that show direction • Common weather instruments used on small vessels and at shore stations • The typical shape and mounting location of a device that shows where the wind is coming from

💭 Think About

• First, separate the choices into those that deal with water or humidity and those that deal with air movement or direction • Think about what you usually see on top of buildings, masts, or church steeples to show which way the wind is blowing • Ask yourself: which instrument actually points into the wind rather than collecting or measuring liquid?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option is specifically associated with wind direction, not speed or moisture • Eliminate any instruments that are known for measuring humidity or the amount of water in air or liquids • Make sure the remaining choice is something typically mounted high and exposed to the wind