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Wind is the lateral movement of the Earth's
atmosphere from high-pressure areas
(anticyclones) to low-pressure areas
(depression). Its speed is measured using an
anemometer or by studying its effects on, eg:
trees by using the Beaufort Scale. Although
modified by features such as land and water,
there is a basic worldwide system of trade
winds, Westerlies, monsoons, and others.
Subject by: Shaun Jay