WONDER #1565: How Much Wind Does It Take To Fly a Kite?

Question 1 of 3

Which of the following wind speed ranges would probably make for perfect flying for the average kite?

1. 0-1 mph
2. 1-2 mph
3. 7-8 mph
4. 35-40 mph

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following would probably NOT be a source of wind turbulence?

1. tree
2. building
3. hill
4. cloud

Question 3 of 3

Based upon the “rule of turbulence,” you could expect wind to be bumpy how far downwind from a tree that is 30 feet high?

1. 3 feet
2. 30 feet
3. 60 feet
4. 300 feet

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