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What are the three broad categories of wind systems?
What are the three broad categories of wind systems?
- Planetary winds, Seasonal winds, Local winds (correct)
- Tropical winds, Monsoon winds, Trade winds
- Prevailing winds, Equatorial winds, Polar winds
- Primary winds, Secondary winds, Tertiary winds
Which type of wind blows almost in the same direction throughout the year?
Which type of wind blows almost in the same direction throughout the year?
- Monsoon winds
- Trade winds
- Westerlies
- Planetary winds (correct)
What are the types of prevailing winds mentioned in the text?
What are the types of prevailing winds mentioned in the text?
- Monsoon winds, Nor'easters, Chinook winds
- Trade winds, Westerlies, Polar easterlies (correct)
- Typhoons, Cyclones, Hurricanes
- Tornadoes, Thunderstorms, Blizzards
When do monsoon winds blow from sea to land according to the text?
When do monsoon winds blow from sea to land according to the text?
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Which type of wind changes its direction according to the season in a year?
Which type of wind changes its direction according to the season in a year?
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What are examples of local winds mentioned in the text?
What are examples of local winds mentioned in the text?
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What are the types of prevailing winds mentioned in the text?
What are the types of prevailing winds mentioned in the text?
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What are permanent or planetary winds also known as?
What are permanent or planetary winds also known as?
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