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What does a weathervane do and how does it help in determining the direction of the wind?

A weathervane is a device that shows the direction of the wind. It typically has a pointer that moves with the wind and indicates which way it is blowing. This helps in determining the wind direction by showing where the wind is coming from.


Act in which an object moves fluid out of its way?

Erosion is the act in which an object moves fluid out of its way.


What would you use to find out which way the wind is blowing?

You can find out which way the wind is blowing by using a weather vane or by observing the movement of trees, flags or grass. Another option is to use a handheld anemometer to measure wind direction and speed.


In conduction heat energy moves through a material in the same way a conductor moves through a?

In conduction, heat energy moves through a material in a similar way to how a line of falling dominos moves through a series of dominos. The heat is transferred from one particle to another through direct contact, causing a chain reaction of energy transfer.


If an electric train is travelling 80 km an hour north and the wind is blowing 40 km east what way is the steam going to travell?

If the wind wasn't blowing and the train was moving it would blow south. If the train was stopped and the wind was blowing east the steam would be blowing east. Because the train is moving and the wind is blowing it would be moving both to the south and the east. diferent answer by another person me... An electric train does not have steam!!!!!!!

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When the river moves a certain way,it means the wind is blowing that way. For example, if the river is moving north, it means the wind it blowing north because the wind causes the river to move that way.


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Two ways that you can change the sound of an instrument are tuning or adjustment of the valves. Another way to change the sound of an instrument is to change your technique of blowing or bowing technique. I am sure there are more ways but here are some ideas!


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What is a wind vane made fom?

A wind vane is an instrument that tells a person which way the wind is blowing. Weather vanes are usually made out of a metal surface, like iron.


What weather instrument could tell you that conditions are right for flying a kite?

A weathervane will show you which way the wind is blowing.Some people wet their finger and hold it up to feel what way the wind is blowing but I don't think that is as realiable HA HA.


Why was he blowing bubbles at you at someones wedding?

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Who uses a wind sock?

To tell a) whether the wind is blowing or not -AND- b) which way the wind is blowing ~


Does wind direction mean the way the wind is blowing or the direction it is coming from?

The reference point is FROM that direction AND that is the way it is blowing.


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What does a weathervane do and how does it help in determining the direction of the wind?

A weathervane is a device that shows the direction of the wind. It typically has a pointer that moves with the wind and indicates which way it is blowing. This helps in determining the wind direction by showing where the wind is coming from.