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What does an anemometer measure?

The speed of the wind.

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

Why: An anemometer measures wind speed. You can count how many times the marked cup spins in one minute.

Huh, didn't know that: An anemometer measures wind speed. You can count how many times the marked cup spins in one minute.

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That anemometer really knows how to spin a good yarn.
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Answer: The speed of the wind. An anemometer measures wind speed. You can count how many times the marked cup spins in one minute.

  1. Scouting America: Weather www.scouting.org/merit-badges/weather
    An anemometer measures the speed of the wind.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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