Determining Wind Direction Methods

Determining Wind Direction Methods

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial explains how to determine wind direction using two methods: flying a kite and riding a bicycle. When flying a kite, the wind direction is the same as the direction the kite flies. When riding a bicycle, the wind direction is opposite to the direction in which it is difficult to ride. These practical methods help in understanding wind direction at a given place.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main problem discussed in the video?

How to measure wind speed

How to determine wind direction

How to predict weather changes

How to build a kite

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is discussed first for determining wind direction?

Using a weather vane

Observing tree movement

Flying a kite

Using a compass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When flying a kite, in which direction does the kite fly?

Perpendicular to the wind

Opposite to the wind direction

In the direction of the wind

In a random direction

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

While riding a bicycle, in which direction is it difficult to ride?

Opposite to the wind direction

In the direction of the wind

In a random direction

Perpendicular to the wind

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two methods discussed to determine wind direction?

Flying a kite and riding a bicycle

Riding a bicycle and using a compass

Flying a kite and using a weather vane

Observing tree movement and using a compass