Quiz: Wind

Bulletin of 21 May 2026

What is “windthrow” in forest ecology?
Answer
Trees being uprooted or broken by strong winds.
Which Australian state currently has the highest installed wind generation capacity?
Answer
Victoria.
In Greek mythology, who was known as the keeper of the winds?
Answer
Aeolus (son of Hippotes).
What instrument is commonly used to measure wind speed?
Answer
An anemometer.
Which singer had a 1973 hit with “Candle in the Wind”?
Answer
Elton John.

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