The instrument that measures the wind speed is called an ____________ .

thermometer

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anemometer

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seismograph

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ammeter

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Solution

The correct option is D anemometer
An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed and direction. It is also a common weather station instrument. The term is derived from the Greek word 'anemos', which means wind, and is used to describe any wind speed instrument used in meteorology.

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