The instrument that measures the wind speed is called a/an ________.

barometer

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anemometer

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hydrometer

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seismograph

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Solution

The correct option is B anemometer
Anemometer is used in the measurement of the speed of the wind.
A barometer is used to measure the atmospheric pressure.
A hydrometer is used to measure the relative density of liquids.
A seismograph, or seismometer, is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes

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