What is a wind vane?

An instrument used for measuring wind speed.

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An instrument used for measuring wind/air pressure.

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An instrument used for measuring wind/ air humidity.

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An instrument used for showing wind direction.

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The correct option is D An instrument used for showing wind direction.
A weather vane, wind vane, or weathercock is an instrument used for showing the direction of the wind. It is typically used as an architectural ornament to the highest point of a building.

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