A wind rose indicates
A) the wind speed at a location at a particular time.
B) the percentage of time that the wind blows from different directions.
C) observed wind speed and direction on a surface map.
D) spinning wind patterns caused by buildings or other obstructions.

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A wind rose is a graphical representation of the percentage of time that the wind blows from different directions at a location over a specific period. It does not indicate wind speed at a specific time or provide information about spinning wind patterns caused by obstructions. A surface map would show observed wind speed and direction at different locations, but not in the form of a wind rose.

A Wind Rose Indicates