Where Does Wind Come From? | The Science of Flying | SciShow Kids

The video explores the concept of wind, starting with Squeaks' nervousness about flying. It explains how wind is formed by the movement of air due to temperature changes. The video discusses large-scale wind patterns like the jet stream and their effects on airplanes. It also covers local winds and how meteorologists predict wind patterns. Finally, it explains how wind contributes to erosion, shaping the Earth's landscape over time.

What causes wind to form?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The movement of tectonic plates

• Temperature differences causing air to move

• The gravitational pull of the moon

How does the jet stream affect airplanes flying from west to east?

• It causes turbulence

• It has no effect

• It speeds them up

• It slows them down

What is the role of meteorologists in relation to wind?

• They measure the temperature of the wind

• They stop strong winds

• They predict wind patterns

• They create wind patterns

What is erosion?

• The movement of tectonic plates

• The formation of clouds

• The wearing away of land by wind and water

• The process of building mountains

Which of the following landforms can be created by wind erosion?

• Valleys

• Volcanoes

• Lakes

• Sand dunes