Wind

This is the movement of air in the atmosphere. It moves from high pressure area to a low pressure area.

The speed of wind is measured with an instrument called Anemometer.


The effects of wind on agriculture

  1. Strong wind can uproot and destroy food crops

  2. Strong wind causes soil erosion.

  3. Strong wind causes bush fire to spread easily

  4. Wind is an agent of pollination

  5. Wind is also an agent of seeds and fruits dispersal

  6. Wind increases the rate of water loss in plants.

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