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La escala de Douglas clasifica según:The Douglas scale classifies conditions according to:

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Correct answer: a) The state of the sea according to wave height.

Why it is correct

The Douglas scale classifies the state of the sea into ten degrees (0 to 9) according to wave height.

Why the others are not

  • b) Wind force is classified by the Beaufort scale.
  • c) Tides are not measured on the Douglas scale.
  • d) Leeway is the angle the wind pushes the vessel off course.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Douglas scale: sea state by wave height.

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