Understanding Wind Formation

The video explains wind formation, starting with air moving from high to low pressure areas. It covers the role of air composition, pressure systems, and the sun's energy in creating wind. The Earth's rotation affects wind direction through the Coriolis effect. Extreme wind events are highlighted, and the video concludes with viewer engagement.

What is the maximum speed that wind can reach during extreme weather conditions?

• 500 km/h

• 400 km/h

• 300 km/h

• 200 km/h

What is the primary cause of wind?

• The Earth's rotation

• Air flowing from high to low pressure

• The sun's heat

• Air flowing from low to high pressure

What percentage of the air is made up of oxygen molecules?

• 78%

• 21%

• 1%

• 4%

Why are low-pressure systems often linked with bad weather?

• They bring in dry air

• They cause air to rise and cool

• They are associated with clear skies

• They block sunlight

What happens when air warms and rises?

• It exerts more pressure on the surface

• It exerts less pressure on the surface

• It becomes cooler

• It becomes drier

How much of the sun's energy is converted into wind energy?

• 1%

• 10%

• 5%

• 2%

What effect does the Earth's rotation have on wind direction?

• It has no effect

• It deflects winds to the right in the Southern Hemisphere

• It deflects winds to the left in the Northern Hemisphere

• It deflects winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

What is the Coriolis effect?

• A method to measure wind speed

• A type of high-pressure system

• A force that deflects moving air masses due to Earth's rotation

• A phenomenon that increases wind speed

Where was the highest surface wind speed ever recorded?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• Mount Washington

• The Sahara Desert

• Mount Everest

During which event were winds of 408 km/h recorded?

• Typhoon Haiyan

• Tornado Alley

• Cyclone Olivia

• Hurricane Katrina