WHAT IS WIND ?
Wind Air in horizontal motion is known as “Wind”. Winds
are named by the direction they come from.
Windward refers to the direction a wind comes from
and leeward is the direction towards which it flows.
The wind which flows more frequently from one
direction than any other is called as “Prevailing wind” Importance of wind for crops:
Transports heat in either sensible or latent form, from lower
to higher latitudes
Provides the moisture (to the land masses) which is
necessary for precipitation
Moderate turbulence promotes the consumption of carbon –
dioxide by photosynthesis.
Wind prevents frost by disrupting a temperature inversion
Wind dispersal of pollen and seeds is natural and necessary
for certain agricultural crops, natural vegetation, etc. DO YOU KNOW ?
Wind turning to the right from its courses (clock
wise direction) is called Veering wind.
And that turning to the left (anti-clock wise
direction) is called Backing wind.