What does a wind vane measure?

The direction of the wind.

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  1. The speed of the wind
  2. The amount of rain
  3. The direction of the wind ✔

Why: A wind vane measures the direction of the wind.

Huh, didn't know that: A wind vane measures the direction of the wind.

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A wind vane always points out which way the wind blows.
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References

Answer: The direction of the wind. A wind vane measures the direction of the wind.

  1. Scouting America: Weather www.scouting.org/merit-badges/weather
    A wind vane measures the direction of the wind.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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