The movement of air from high pressure area to low pressure areas is called wind. Winds can be broadly divided into three types i.e. Permanent winds. Seasonal winds, Local winds. These are discussed below
(i) Permanent Winds - The trade winds, Westerlies and Easterlies are the permanent winds. These blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction.
(ii) Seasonal Winds - These winds change their direction in different seasons. For example, monsoons in India.
(iii) Local Winds - These winds blow only during a particular period of the day or year in a small area. For example, land and sea breeze, loo, etc.