GCE Geography 1990 Question 25

Question 25

Weather

The instrument used for recording the direction of the prevailing wind of a place over a period of one month is called

  1. A.a wind vane
  2. B.an anemometer
  3. C.speedometer
  4. D.a wind rose
  5. E.a hygrometer
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (a wind vane)

Explanation

A wind vane shows wind direction; its readings over the month give the prevailing wind.