Practice question

On the Beaufort Wind Scale, what wind speed range and sea surface characteristics define Force 6 (Viento Fuerte / Strong Breeze)?

  1. 22 to 27 knots; large waves begin to form, extensive white foam crests everywhere, and some spray
  2. 1 to 3 knots; ripples with the appearance of scales are formed without foam crests
  3. 34 to 40 knots; moderately high waves of greater length, edges of crests break into spindrift
  4. 64 knots and above; air filled with foam and spray, sea completely white

Answer: A — 22 to 27 knots; large waves begin to form, extensive white foam crests everywhere, and some spray

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