Consider the following statements about "Wind": 1. A wind is named after the direction towards which it blows. 2. A wind blowing from the west is called an easterly. 3. Strong winds are generally harmless and cannot uproot trees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Option The correct option is None of above. Explanation Winds are classified and named based on their direction of origin and their mechanical impact depends on velocity and associated pressure conditions. Statement-wise Analysis - Statement 1: Incorrect. Winds are named after the direction from which they originate, not the direction towards which they blow. - Statement 2: Incorrect. A wind blowing from the west is termed a westerly, not an easterly. - Statement 3: Incorrect. Strong winds can cause significant physical damage, including uprooting trees, especially during storms, cyclones, or high-velocity wind events. Key Takeaway Winds are named after their direction of origin, and high-velocity winds possess sufficient force to cause substantial environmental damage.

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Consider the following statements about "Wind":

A wind is named after the direction towards which it blows.
A wind blowing from the west is called an easterly.
Strong winds are generally harmless and cannot uproot trees.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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From NCERT The Earth Our Habitat · Page 4

Options

ANone of above
B2 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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Solution

Correct Option

The correct option is None of above.

Explanation

Winds are classified and named based on their direction of origin and their mechanical impact depends on velocity and associated pressure conditions.

Statement-wise Analysis

Statement 1: Incorrect.
Winds are named after the direction from which they originate, not the direction towards which they blow.
Statement 2: Incorrect.
A wind blowing from the west is termed a westerly, not an easterly.
Statement 3: Incorrect.
Strong winds can cause significant physical damage, including uprooting trees, especially during storms, cyclones, or high-velocity wind events.

Key Takeaway

Winds are named after their direction of origin, and high-velocity winds possess sufficient force to cause substantial environmental damage.

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