Q. The Beaufort scale is used for :

A
Measuring temperature differences between two areas
B
Measuring wind speeds
C
Measuring sudden depression in pressure
D
Measuring earthquake magnitude
Solution:

The Beaufort scale is an empirical measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. The scale was developed in 1805 by Francis Beaufort, an officer of the Royal Navy and first officially used by HMS Beagle.

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