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Question : The Beaufort scale is used to measure:

Option 1: Atmospheric pressure

Option 2: Altitudes of mountains

Option 3: Wind velocity

Option 4: Intensity of earthquakes


Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Wind velocity


Solution : The answer is Wind velocity.

The Beaufort scale is used to measure the speed of the wind, and it has 12 levels or categories to measure the strength and speed of the wind. Category 12 is for hurricanes. The Richter scale determines the magnitude of an earthquake, and an altimeter determines the height of mountains. Atmospheric pressure is measured with a Barometer.

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