alleryStart learning →How is a windsock's angle of hang useful at airports?
AShows air moisture
BShows air temperature
CEstimates wind speed
DShows cloud height
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Estimates wind speed
A windsock lifts more in a stronger wind, so the angle of hang gives a rough wind speed as well as direction.
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