The Atmosphere - Chapter 3: Wind Measurement Flashcards
1
Q
What are two basic wind measurements?
A
Direction
Speed
2
Q
Winds are always labeled by the direction (to/from) which they flow
A
from
3
Q
What is the instrument most commonly used to determine wind direction?
A
Wind vane
4
Q
The wind vane points (into/away from) the wind
A
into
5
Q
When the wind consistently blows more often from one direction than from any other, it is termed a ____ wind
A
prevailing
6
Q
Wind speed is commonly measured using a ____
A
cup anemometer
