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La escala Beaufort:The Beaufort scale:

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Correct answer: c) Is an empirical measure of wind strength at sea, running from 0 to 12.

Why it is correct

Beaufort measures wind force by its effect on the sea, from 0 to 12. Sea state is measured on the Douglas scale.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is Douglas.
  • b) It goes to 12.
  • d) It increases.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Beaufort: wind 0-12. Douglas: sea.

Where this question comes from

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