Wind

Question 1

Do the poles or the equator receive more heat?

Answer 1

The equator

Question 2

What does air do as it is heated throughout the day?

Answer 2

Rise within the atmosphere

Question 3

Which Latitude is the equator on?

Answer 3

0°

Question 4

What is wind?

Answer 4

Wind is movement of air over the surface of the Earth, from an area of relatively high pressure to one of relatively low pressure.

Question 5

How is pressure displayed on a meteorological chart?

Answer 5

Isobars

Question 6

What is wind measured in?

Answer 6

Knots (KT) most commonly

But also
Kilometres per hour (KMH)
Metres per second (MPS)

Question 7

What instrument measures wind speed and direction at ground level?

Answer 7

Anemometer (speed)
Wind Vane (direction)

Question 8

What are the names given to a sudden increase or decrease in wind speed?

Answer 8

Gust - sudden increase
Lull - sudden decrease

Question 9

What is a wind speed increase that lasts for a few minutes called?

Answer 9

Squall (SQ)

Question 10

What is the name given to a prolonged high wind speed?

Answer 10

Gale. A wind is a gale if it has a mean value of at least 34kts or is gusting to 43kts or greater