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Si se produce un incremento muy brusco y repentino de la intensidad del viento mientras navegamos, podemos decir que se ha producido un fenómeno relacionado con el viento denominado:If there is a very sharp and sudden increase in wind strength while under way, we can say a wind event has occurred called:

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Correct answer: d) Gust (racha).

Why it is correct

A gust is a sharp, brief increase in wind strength.

Why the others are not

  • a) Freshening is an increase that lasts.
  • b) Rolar is to change direction.
  • c) Dropping is decreasing.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Sharp and sudden: gust.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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