Question

Winds are classified into _____ types.

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. Five

Answer 1

The correct option is B Three

Winds are classified into three types:

(i) Planetary winds: The winds that blow from high-pressure belts to low-pressure belts are planetary winds. There are two type of planetary wind the trade wind and the westerly winds.

(ii) Periodic Winds: Sometimes winds changes their direction with the change of season or time. Such type of wind is called periodic wind. Monsoon, Land and sea breezes etc are the periodic winds.

(iii) Local Winds: There are some winds which affect small areas and restricted to the lower level of the troposphere. These winds are developed mainly as a result of the local difference in temperature and pressure. Foehn, Chinook, Samun etc are some famous local winds.