Question 143

Read the following statements in the context of wind and choose the correct option.<br>Statement I - Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure areas.<br>Statement II - Speed and direction are the only factors affects the wind.<br>Statement III - Hygrometer is used to measure wind direction.

Solution

Wind blows from high pressure areas to low pressure areas, so Statement I is correct. Wind is affected by factors such as pressure differences and the rotation of the Earth, so Statement II is wrong. A hygrometer measures humidity, while a wind vane shows wind direction, so Statement III is wrong.

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