Measuring Weather: Wind Direction Flashcards
1
Q
What is used to measure wind direction?
A
Wind vane
2
Q
What is a wind vane like?
A
It’s composed of an arrow that freely rotates on top of a fixed vertical rod. The letters N, E, S and W are attached to the rod to indicate the cardinal points.
3
Q
How does the wind vane work?
A
The tail of the arrow is larger than the tip and this is blown forward by the wind, leaving the arrow pointing in the direction from which the wind’s coming.
4
Q
What is another way wind direction measured?
A
The point of the compass from which it’s blowing.
5
Q
How is wind direction shown on weather maps?
A
Arrows
