Winds, Storms and Cyclones — Science STD 7 — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceWinds, Storms and Cyclones1 Mark
MCQ
The instrument that measures the wind speed is called an $........$
A
Thermometer
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Anemometer
C
Seismograph
D
Ammeter
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Anemometer
An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed and direction. It is also a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word 'anemos', which means wind, and is used to describe any wind speed instrument used in meteorology.
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