The effects of wind and temperature on the human skin is called the
A)heat index.
B)sensible heat measurement.
C)wind chill factor.
D)apparent temperature index.
E)humidex.

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The wind chill factor is the measure of how cold the air feels on the human skin due to the combined effects of wind and temperature. It takes into account the increased cooling effect of the wind on the exposed skin, which can cause the skin to lose heat more quickly than it would in still air.

The Effects of Wind and Temperature on the Human Skin