Question

Suggest two methods to find out wind direction at a given place.

Answer 1

The following methods can be used to get the direction of wind:

• Take some fine and lighter sand in your hand and slowly slip it off. Movement of dust particles in a particular direction will give the direction of wind flowing.
• Fly a kite. In the direction the kite flies shall be the wind direction.
• Take bit of paper on your palm. The piece will fly in the direction of wind is blowing.
• Use anemometer or wind wane.