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El dispositivo utilizado para medir la dirección del viento formado por una manga de tejido en forma troncocónica alargada y abierta por los dos extremos, se denomina:The device used to show wind direction, a long cone-shaped fabric sleeve open at both ends, is called:
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Correct answer: c) Windsock (catavientos).
Why it is correct
The fabric sleeve that fills with wind is a windsock. It shows direction and, by how full it is, rough strength.
Why the others are not
- a) A rigid arrow.
- b) Measures speed.
- d) Part of an anemometer.
How to work it out in the exam
- Fabric sleeve: windsock.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 2 · question 36 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2021 · Convocatoria de abril · PER Test 4 · question 34 Official paper · Official answer key
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