A quiz on all things wind on the occasion of Global Wind Day observed every June 15 to celebrate wind energy and raise awareness about its potential
Question 1
What is the unit recommended by the World Meteorological Organization for reporting wind speeds?
Question 2
What are Boreas (North), Zephyrus (West), Notus (South), and Eurus (East)?
Question 3
The fastest wind speed ever recorded on Earth at 408km per hour was at Barrow Island in April 1996. In which continent is Barrow Island?
Question 4
A windmill or a turbine harnesses wind energy as what form of energy?
Question 5
Which State is the largest producer of wind energy in India?
Question 6
In a wind turbine, what is a nacelle?
Question 7
What phenomenon associated with the Earth’s rotation causes winds to be deflected to the right in the northern hemisphere and left in the southern hemisphere?
Question 8
What ‘beastly’ name is given to the regions, located at about 30 degrees north and south of the equator, which are characterised by calm winds and little precipitation?
Source: The Hindu
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