2. Wind speed in Cities:
Chicago in the USA is known as "the Windy City".
- Find out what the average annual wind speed of Chicago is! - Is it correct to call Chicago "the Windy City"? Discuss! - Find out where and when the wind speed was or is still extremely high.
The following links will help you:
- www.cityofchicago.org/DPD/ChgoFacts/Climate.html - www.aws.com/aws_2001/schools/wx_mania/WNCWeatherManiaNovember 222002.html - www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/radio/pa0412.htm - http://classroom.aws.com/main.asp
You can login at any American school and check the weather! Click “Tools” and then map gallery and you will find an overview of American wind speeds, temperatures etc. at different places! The “meteorology match game” and “extreme weather” are also worth clicking on!
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