Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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A Barometer
B Anemometer
C Rain gauge
D None of the above

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Answer: B. Anemometer

An anemometer measures wind speed. It has cups that spin faster as the wind blows harder. A barometer measures air pressure and a rain gauge measures rainfall.

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