Meteorology

    Beaufort Scale, questions and explanations

    4 questions on beaufort scale within Meteorology. Each one gives the correct answer and the reasoning behind it, so you learn the rule rather than memorising a letter.

    Questions

    01

    Beaufort Force 6 in a shipping forecast indicates what wind speed range?

    foundationBeaufort Wind Scale
    02

    The shipping forecast uses the term 'rough'. What wave height does this correspond to?

    exam standardMeteorology, Sea State Terms
    03

    Beaufort Force 0 describes which sea and wind conditions?

    foundationBeaufort Wind Scale

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