We know that the direction of wind contributes to the changing weather conditions. The direction of the wind is determined by a specialized instrument known as the wind vane or weather vane. In this session, we shall discuss wind vane, how to make wind vane, and its uses.
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What is Wind Vane?
Wind vane is also known as a weathervane that is used for determining the direction of the wind.
How To Make A Wind Vane?
Wind vane has two ends, one end is shaped like an arrow and turns to the direction from which the wind blows and the other end is wider and catches the breeze. If the wind-vane arrow points to the east then it means that the wind is blowing from the east. Make your own wind-vane by following the steps provided here.
Materials Required for Wind Vane
- Straw
- Pin
- Skewer
- Marker
- Scissors
- Food container lid
Procedure
- Sketch a triangle on the container lid with a marker and cut the paper piece out. Afterward cut out a rectangle from the container lid.
- Make an opening at the end of the straw on both sides and attach the triangle on one side and rectangle on the other side.
- Insert a pin in the middle of the straw and to the right end of the skewer. Your wind vane is ready to use.
- Keep the wind vane in an open area where it is easy to view from the inside so that you could tell the wind direction easily without having to come outside.
What happens next:
To make an accurate prediction of the weather, it would be ideal that you should keep the rain forecast and atmospheric pressure besides the wind speed and direction.
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Uses of Wind Vane
A wind vane is used for measuring the direction of the wind. It is used to predict the intensity of storms. It is used in disaster management to protect people from strong winds. Helps to predict the weather reports.
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
What is a wind vane?
If the wind-vane arrow points to the east, then in which direction the wind is blowing?
If the wind-vane arrow points to the east then it means that the wind is blowing from the east.
What is an anemometer?
What is wind vane also referred to as?
Give some of the parameters to consider while predicting the weather.
- Rain forecast
- Atmospheric pressure
- Wind speed
- Wind Direction
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