Question

wind can be described by its direction and speed. wind direction is described using the direction from which it is blowing. westerly winds move from west to east, while easterly winds move from east to west. wind speed can be described using measurements like miles per hour or levels on a scale called the beaufort scale. the beaufort scale divides wind speeds into categories and uses specific words for different strengths of wind. a \breeze\ is a light wind, while a \gale\ is stronger. on the beaufort scale, the strongest breeze is 31 miles per hour, any wind over 32 miles per hour is considered a gale. though it isnt included on the beaufort scale, \gust\ is another word for strong wind.
which of the following best describes wind blowing 45 miles per hour from west to east?
choose one option
a an easterly breeze
b a westerly breeze
c an easterly gale
d a westerly gale

Explanation:

• Wind direction: The text states that westerly winds move from west to east. Since the wind in question is blowing from west to east, it is a westerly wind.
• Wind speed: The Beaufort scale indicates that any wind over 32 miles per hour is considered a gale. The wind speed here is 45 miles per hour, which is over 32 miles per hour.

Answer:

D. A westerly gale