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Which instrument is used to determine the direction in which clouds are moving?

Correct answer C. Nephoscope

Explanation

A nephoscope, from the Greek 'nephos' meaning cloud, lets observers track the direction and relative speed of cloud movement, revealing wind at cloud height.

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