CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesAir3 Marks
Question
What are the different types of winds?
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Answer
Winds can be broadly divided into three types.
Permanent winds: The trade winds, westerlies and easterlies are the permanent winds. These blow constantly throughout the year in a particular direction.
Seasonal winds: These winds change their direction in different seasons. For example: monsoons in India.
Local winds: These blow only during a particular period of the day or year in a small area. For example: land and sea breeze and loo.
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