Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the Beaufort scale used to measure?

  1. Intensity of Volcanoes

  2. Wind Speed

  3. Buoyancy of an object

  4. Blood pressure
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Explanation

The Beaufort scale measures wind speed based on visual observation of conditions at sea or on land. It ranges from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane force). Developed by Francis Beaufort in 1805, it helps mariners and meteorologists communicate wind conditions consistently.

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