Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Secondary Integrated Science Practice test

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Which tool is used to measure the direction of the wind?

Thermometer
Psychrometer
Wind Vane
Anemometer

The correct answer is: Wind Vane

The wind vane is the instrument specifically designed to determine the direction of the wind. It works by rotating freely on a vertical axis, with a pointer that aligns itself with the incoming wind. The design typically features a figure that catches the wind, allowing the device to pivot and indicate the wind's origin, thus showing which direction the wind is blowing from. Other tools mentioned have different functions; for example, a thermometer measures temperature, while a psychrometer is used to assess humidity levels by comparing the temperatures of two thermometers. An anemometer measures wind speed, not direction. Therefore, the wind vane is uniquely suited for the task of indicating wind direction.