WAEC Geography 2005 Question 29

Question 29

Weather

The instrument used for measuring the speed of wind is called

  1. A.cup anemometer
  2. B.speedometer
  3. C.wind vane
  4. D.prismatic compass
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (cup anemometer)

Explanation

A cup anemometer measures wind speed; a wind vane shows direction.