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Which instrument is used to measure wind direction by moving to minimize air resistance?
Which instrument is used to measure wind direction by moving to minimize air resistance?
- wind vane
- Anemoscope (correct)
- Barometer
- Thermometer
How is wind direction usually reported?
How is wind direction usually reported?
- In atmospheric pressure
- In kilometers per hour
- In Beaufort scale
- in miles per hour or meters per second (correct)
What is the wind direction referred to as when blowing from the east?
What is the wind direction referred to as when blowing from the east?
- 360°
- 90° (correct)
- 270°
- 180°
In what direction does an onshore wind blow?
In what direction does an onshore wind blow?
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How is wind speed typically reported in weather forecasts?
How is wind speed typically reported in weather forecasts?
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Study Notes
Wind Measurement and Direction
- A wind vane (also known as a weather vane) is used to measure wind direction by moving to minimize air resistance.
- Wind direction is usually reported as the direction from which the wind is coming, not the direction it is going.
Wind Direction Terminology
- A wind blowing from the east is referred to as an easterly wind.
Coastal Wind Patterns
- An onshore wind blows from the sea towards the land.
Wind Speed Reporting
- Wind speed is typically reported in weather forecasts in units of speed, such as miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
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Test your knowledge of wind direction with this quiz! Learn about cardinal directions, onshore and offshore winds, and how wind direction is reported in degrees.
