Where does wind come from?

Where does wind come from?

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology, Physics

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explains that the Earth's surface is heated unevenly by the Sun, leading to areas of different temperatures. Warm air rises, creating low pressure, while cool air descends, creating high pressure. This difference in air pressure causes wind, which moves from high to low pressure areas. Wind has many applications, such as flying kites, sailing, and generating electricity with wind turbines. Despite occasional challenges, wind is generally beneficial.

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