Question

Name the two characters by which wind is generally described.

Answer 1

Wind is distinguished into its direction and speed. The direction of the wind means where the wind blows from. In the upper air of the temperate climatic zone the prevailing winds are the Westerlies, but at lower altitudes they are significantly modified by the topography.

Answer 2

Characteristics and Properties of Wind. Wind can be characterized by its speed and direction. The direction is often expressed with a reference to where the wind originated; for example, a 'southerly wind' refers to wind that starts in the south and blows north