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    The document describes the Beaufort Scale, which rates wind speed and force on a scale from 0 to 12 based on observable effects. It lists the wind speeds in kilometers per hour and knots for each level, along with descriptions of the effects seen at each level, such as leaves rustling at level 2 or trees swaying at level 5. Higher levels bring greater effects like structural damage from strong winds.

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    The document describes the Beaufort Scale, which rates wind speed and force on a scale from 0 to 12 based on observable effects. It lists the wind speeds in kilometers per hour and knots for each level, along with descriptions of the effects seen at each level, such as leaves rustling at level 2 or trees swaying at level 5. Higher levels bring greater effects like structural damage from strong winds.

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    Wind

    The Beaufort Scale


    Wind
    force

    Description

    Speed

    Specifications

    (kph)

    (knots)

    Calm

    Smoke rises vertically.

    Light Air

    15

    13

    Direction shown by smoke drift but not by wind vanes.

    Light Breeze

    611

    46

    Wind felt on face; leaves rustle; wind vane moved by wind.

    Gentle Breeze

    1219

    710

    Leaves and small twigs in constant motion; light flags extended.

    Moderate Breeze

    2028

    1116

    Raises dust and loose paper; small branches moved.

    Fresh Breeze

    2938

    1721

    Small trees in leaf begin to sway; crested wavelets form on inland waters.

    Strong Breeze

    3849

    2227

    Large branches in motion; whistling heard in telegraph wires; umbrellas used with difficulty.

    Near Gale

    5061

    2833

    Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against the wind.

    Gale

    6274

    3440

    Twigs break off trees; generally impedes progress.

    Strong Gale

    7588

    4147

    Slight structural damage (chimney pots and slates removed).

    10

    Storm

    89102

    4855

    Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage.

    11

    Violent Storm

    103117

    5663

    Very rarely experienced; accompanied by widespread damage.

    12

    Hurricane

    118 plus

    64 plus

    Devastation.

    Wind

    Kite

    Wind

    Wind sock

    Wind

    Wind vane

    Wind

    Ventimeter

    Wind

    Wind testing
    Name: ______________________________________________________________
    Record the effects of each way of making wind.
    Hairdryer
    Paper
    Plant
    Hat
    Toy car
    Pencil

    Electric fan

    Hand-held fan

    Blowing

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