Question

In 1805, Admiral Francis Beaufort devised a guide to assess the speed and force of wind. It is called the ___________.

• A. Richter Scale
• B. Kelvin Scale
• C. Beaufort Wind Scale
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Beaufort Wind Scale

A numerical scale for relating wind speed and sea state, devised by the British Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805. Beaufort numbers (or forces) range from force 0 (calm) to force 12 (hurricane). Sometimes (and originally) called the Beaufort scale of wind forces.