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Winds

Question 4 • (OC27) Earth/Space Sci-2001310-S1-Nelson

Which two considerations are used to calculate a windchill factor?

Answer
A
wind speed and air temperature
B
air pressure and wind direction
C
wind direction and atmospheric heating
D
atmospheric heating and air temperature

Explanation

Windchill estimates how cold it feels by combining the actual air temperature with the wind speed. Faster wind removes heat from exposed skin more quickly, making it feel colder. Therefore, the correct choice is wind speed and air temperature.

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