An instrument that indicates wind direction is known as a(n) __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — wind vane
A wind vane, also known as a weather vane, pivots freely on a vertical axis to align with the direction from which the wind is blowing, serving as a primary directional indicator.
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