Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Okta is a unit of measurement of what

  1. Wind Speed

  2. Cloud cover

  3. Ocean depth

  4. Waves
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Explanation

Okta is a unit of measurement for cloud cover, where 0 oktas means completely clear sky and 8 oktas means completely overcast. It's used in meteorology to estimate cloud coverage. Wind speed is measured in knots or km/h, ocean depth in fathoms or meters, and waves in height or period.

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