Winds

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

Wind moves from a high pressure to low pressure
The greater the pressure difference the stronger the wind
Waves are mainly formed by wind

In the UK prevailing winds come from the south west

Question 2

Prevailing winds

Answer 2

Generate high energy waves than than conditions where wind is constantly shifting

Question 3

Wind factors affecting wave energy

Answer 3

strength of wind determined by pressure gradient

Duration of wind- longer wind blows more powerful waves become

Fetch- distance of open water which the wind blows, longer fetch more powerful