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An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter19: The Atmosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17SA: Which way, relative to the wind direction, does a wind vane (or weather vane) point and why?

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