Question

True or false: In general, winds are named for the direction from which they blow.

Answer 1

TRUE

Step-by-step explanation:

Four big winds name:

• Boreas (N), the north wind, cold and violent; in Latin Aquilon.
• Zephyr (O), the west wind, gentle and pleasant; to the Romans Favonius.
• Euro (L), the east wind, storm maker; to the Roman sailors Vulturnus.
• Noto (S), the south wind, warm and cloud-forming; in Latin Auster.