Winds are named based on different factors. How are winds usually named?

A.

Winds are usually named based on their strength.

B.

Winds are usually named based on their altitude.

C.

Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.

D.

Winds are usually named based on the direction in which they are blowing.

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Brooke Villarreal

17 May, 22:15

Winds are named based on different factors. How are winds usually named?

A.

Winds are usually named based on their strength.

B.

Winds are usually named based on their altitude.

C.

Winds are usually named based on the direction from which they are blowing.

D.

Winds are usually named based on the direction in which they are blowing.

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Adison Gordon · Answer 1

Winds are named based on which compass direction the wind is blowing. For example some common ones are NE or N or SE or SW. NE stands for Northeast, N for North, SE for South East and SW for Southwest.