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Wind Design Gold Steel Earrings
Style up any outfit with the Wind Design Gold Steel Earrings These earrings are designed to resemble a wind symbol There are two curved metal bars that overlap, connected at the bottom You can easily put the earrings in with the simple stud-style clasp These earrings have an electroplated gold-coloured metal design Made from a strong and durable stainless steel material Dimensions: 6cm x 6cm x 1.6cm Look great and save 69% with the Wind Design Gold Steel Earrings
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Let’s play out in the wind! There’s a wealth of sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures to discover and enjoy!In this series of richly illustrated books, Carol Thompson celebrates the immediate and sensory response of children to the natural world – whatever the weather!
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Reading Champion: The Wind : Independent Reading Non-Fiction Blue 4
This book is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with UCL Institute of Education (IOE)The Wind is a non-fiction text explaining the effects of the wind.The simple sentence structure offers readers the opportunity for an independent reading experience with the support of the illustrations. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills. This early non-fiction text is accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity.Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.
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Wind Watchers
Seasons come and go, and the wind wafts its way through them all.This delights a family of children, and when they ask the wind, “How will you blow today?” they get a kick out of not knowing what answer they’ll get.Will the wind send gentle breezes that tickle and delight, cooling them off on hot days? Or strong gusts that knock their hats off and send them running inside on stormy days?One thing is for certain to our wind watchers - the wind is an always-changing wonder and constantly takes their breath away!Caldecott Honor winner Micha Archer’s stunning illustrations are sure to engage readers as they bring to vivid life the excitement of our windy weather.
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Which wind direction: west wind or east wind?
The direction of the wind depends on the location of the observer. In general, a west wind blows from the west to the east, while an east wind blows from the east to the west. In the Northern Hemisphere, a west wind typically brings milder and moister air, while an east wind can bring colder and drier air. In the Southern Hemisphere, the opposite is true. The specific effects of west and east winds can vary depending on local geography and weather patterns.
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Can wind turbines align themselves with the wind?
Yes, modern wind turbines are equipped with technology that allows them to align themselves with the wind. This is typically achieved through a combination of sensors, motors, and control systems that can adjust the orientation of the turbine blades to optimize their angle in relation to the wind direction. By continuously monitoring the wind and making real-time adjustments, wind turbines can maximize their energy production efficiency. This ability to self-align with the wind helps to ensure that wind turbines are able to capture as much energy as possible from the wind.
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Why are wind turbines shut down when wind speeds are low?
Wind turbines are shut down when wind speeds are low because they are not able to generate enough power to make their operation cost-effective. When wind speeds are low, the turbines are not able to spin fast enough to generate significant electricity. In addition, low wind speeds can also cause the turbines to wear out faster due to the stress of trying to operate at low speeds. Therefore, shutting down the turbines during low wind speeds helps to preserve their longevity and efficiency.
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What are wind gaps?
Wind gaps are geological features formed by the erosion of a river or stream that once flowed through a mountain range. As the river erodes the rock, it creates a gap or notch in the mountain range. Over time, the river may change course or dry up, leaving behind a gap that is now crossed by a road or trail. Wind gaps are often characterized by a V-shaped notch in the mountain range and can provide important clues about the geological history of an area.
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Wind & Wildfire
"I like it when you shine for me, Sabri Sultan. Someday, I hope you shine for them all. So they see you like I do." He is the future sultan, a man who wields brutal magic and only knows how to be what they've made him. She is a commoner, a woman who champions the vulnerable and treads where she does not belong.Dilay Akar is the daughter of a judge. By day, she trains the wealthy in magic, and by night, she breaks the Sultan's laws. But even those closest to her do not always appreciate what she is striving for, or believe that she can achieve it.Omar Sabri is the Sultan's tool, flaying minds open to obtain their secrets and truths. Everyone who looks at him sees only the prince-or the monster. Even he cannot see the man beneath the power and the position. When Omar secretly enlists Dilay's help in controlling his magic, it sets off a chain of events that will reshape Tamar for generations to come. Dilay will have to choose between the familiar and the powerful. Between people she cares for. And whether to hurt one to help many.The Wheel turns for balance in all things, and where love springs, may also spring hate.Wheel, she was lovely. Someone who knew exactly who they were, and what they wanted, and were moving toward it like an arrow loosed from a bow.
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Wind Design Gold Steel Earrings
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Can the wind freeze?
No, the wind itself cannot freeze. Wind is the movement of air, and while the temperature of the air can certainly be cold enough to freeze, the wind itself is simply the movement of that air. However, strong winds can contribute to the wind chill effect, making it feel much colder than the actual air temperature.
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How does wind form?
Wind is formed by the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. This movement is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun, which creates differences in air pressure. As the warm air rises, it creates a low-pressure area, and the cooler air rushes in to fill the void, creating wind. The Earth's rotation also plays a role in the formation of wind, as it causes the wind to curve and create different wind patterns around the globe.
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What is wind energy?
Wind energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity. This is typically done using wind turbines, which have large blades that spin and convert the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power is then converted into electricity through a generator. Wind energy is considered a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, as it produces no greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants.
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What drives wind turbines?
Wind turbines are driven by the force of the wind. When the wind blows, it causes the turbine's blades to rotate. This rotation turns a generator inside the turbine, converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. The speed and consistency of the wind are crucial factors in determining the efficiency and output of a wind turbine.
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