A diagram showing the prevailing wind directions in a specific location over a period of time.

A seasonal wind that changes direction twice a year (blowing from the ocean in summer and from the land in winter). 📏 Important Definitions Anemometer: The instrument used to measure wind speed.

Based on the curriculum found on Infourok , here are the typical questions from the end of the section:

A local wind that changes direction twice a day (blowing from sea to land during the day, and land to sea at night).

It moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure .

The main cause is the difference in atmospheric pressure between two areas.