What Is Wind?
Science · Weather & Climate · conceptual
Know that wind is moving air, that it can be gentle (a breeze) or very strong (a gale), and that wind can move things like leaves, kites, flags, and even push people
What mastery looks like
- Define wind as air that is moving
- Describe the difference between a gentle breeze and a strong wind
- Give examples of things that wind can move or affect
Check your understanding
On a windy day, can What Is Wind? explain that wind is air moving, point out things being blown around, and describe whether it's a gentle breeze or a strong gust?
Prerequisites
None — this is a foundational concept.