Question

Find out other categories of wind based on speed and their common effects, and share your findings in class.

Answer 1

Categories of Wind Based on Speed and Their Effects

Wind Speed	Category	Common Effects
1–5 km/h	Light breeze	Gentle movement of leaves and flags.
6–19 km/h	Moderate breeze	Leaves and small branches move; people can feel the wind.
20–38 km/h	Strong breeze	Dust may rise and walking or cycling becomes difficult.
39–61 km/h	Near gale	Dust may rise and walking or cycling becomes difficult.
62–88 km/h	Gale	Trees may break and minor damage to buildings can occur.
89 km/h and above	Storm/Very strong winds	Can uproot trees, damage houses and electric lines, and disrupt transport.