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Does wind direction mean the way the wind is blowing or the direction it is coming from?

The reference point is FROM that direction AND that is the way it is blowing.


Does wind blowing from the sea contain more moisture than from wind blowing from land?

Yes, wind blowing from the sea typically contains more moisture than wind blowing from land. This is because the sea is a large water body that adds moisture to the air. As the wind travels over the sea, it picks up this moisture, resulting in higher humidity levels compared to wind blowing from land.


What direction is the wind blowing from with a west wind?

A west wind is blowing from the west towards the east.


What is name of the wind blowing toward the north?

When you name a wind. You name it in the direction it is coming from, so a wind blowing toward the north comes from the south. It is therefore a South Wind.


Is a Westwind blowing TO the West or FROM the West?

A west wind blows from the west to the east.


In which direction is the wind blowing on a sunny day at the seashore and why?

The wind is blowing inland. This is because the sun heats the land and thus the air above it. Since the warmer air is less dense it rises. The water does not heat up as rapidly an remains cooler, and will thus tend to sink. As a result, sinking air from over the water moves inland to take the place of air that has risen.


When someone says that the wind direction today is south does this mean that the wind is blowing toward the south or from the south?

When someone says the wind direction is south, it means the wind is blowing from the south towards another direction.


What swing do you swing when a tennis ball with the wind blowing towards you?

a backhand


What is the wind blowing from west towards the east called?

west east


What is the leeward coast?

For sailing ships near land the direction of the wind is important. If the wind is blowing towards the land that is the windward coast, and if blowing off the land and out to sea, that is the leeward coast. In strong winds, ships and boats will sometimes shelter close inshore so the land offers some protection - this sheltered area is called a lee. It's effectiveley like getting out of the wind by standing behind a wall


What is the definition of the word land breeze?

Wind blowing in the direction of the sea from land


What do you call a wind blowing from the sea to land?

A sea breeze.