Wind speed is determined by
A) direct measurement of the velocity at which air molecules are moving
B) direct measurement of the direction at which air molecules are moving
C) measurements of the effect moving air has on mechanical objects
D) measurements of the effect moving air has on inanimate objects
Answer: C
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