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MirandaLo

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on: Jul 14, 2018
From what direction does a northeast wind blow? Toward what direction does a south wind blow?
 
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What are the two basic wind measurements? What instruments are used to make these measurements?
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A northeast wind blows from the northeast. A south wind blows toward the north.

Answer to Question 2

The two basic wind measurements are wind direction and wind speed. Wind direction is measured using a wind vane, and wind speed is measured using a cup anemometer.


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