Understanding Wind

The video tutorial explains wind as the movement of air, which can be felt and observed through its effects on objects like leaves and flags. It discusses the predictability of wind, which is crucial for weather forecasting, focusing on wind direction and speed. Wind direction is determined using a wind vane, while wind speed is measured with an anemometer. The tutorial also covers different types of wind, such as gusts and gales, and their potential impacts.

What is wind?

• Air that is hot

• Air that is moving

• Air that is cold

• Air that is still

What can weather forecasters predict about wind?

• The smell of the wind

• The temperature of the wind

• The direction and speed of the wind

• The color of the wind

What instrument is used to show wind direction?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Wind vane

• Hygrometer

Where is a wind vane typically placed?

• On top of a building or a mast

• Inside a building

• On the ground

• Underwater

What do we call wind that comes from the east?

• Easterly wind

• Southerly wind

• Northerly wind

• Westerly wind

What is a wind sock used for?

• To measure temperature

• To show wind speed

• To show wind direction

• To measure humidity

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Wind vane

What is a sudden rush of wind called?

• Gust

• Breeze

• Gale

• Storm

What should you do during a gale?

• Stay indoors

• Go for a walk

• Fly a kite

• Swim in the sea