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    Problem Solving - Beaufort Scale: Name Date

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    The document describes the Beaufort scale, which is used to describe wind speeds. It lists the 13 Beaufort numbers from 0-12 along with their corresponding wind speeds in miles per hour and descriptions. It then provides a word problem asking the reader to use the Beaufort scale to determine Beaufort numbers and descriptions based on given wind speed scenarios.

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    The document describes the Beaufort scale, which is used to describe wind speeds. It lists the 13 Beaufort numbers from 0-12 along with their corresponding wind speeds in miles per hour and descriptions. It then provides a word problem asking the reader to use the Beaufort scale to determine Beaufort numbers and descriptions based on given wind speed scenarios.

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    The document describes the Beaufort scale, which is used to describe wind speeds. It lists the 13 Beaufort numbers from 0-12 along with their corresponding wind speeds in miles per hour and descriptions. It then provides a word problem asking the reader to use the Beaufort scale to determine Beaufort numbers and descriptions based on given wind speed scenarios.

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    The document describes the Beaufort scale, which is used to describe wind speeds. It lists the 13 Beaufort numbers from 0-12 along with their corresponding wind speeds in miles per hour and descriptions. It then provides a word problem asking the reader to use the Beaufort scale to determine Beaufort numbers and descriptions based on given wind speed scenarios.

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    Name Date

    PROBLEM SOLVING - BEAUFORT SCALE


    The Beaufort scale is normally used at sea to describe how windy it is.
    Beaufort number Wind speed (mph) Description
    0 Less than 1 Calm
    1 1-3 Light air
    2 4-7 Light breeze
    3 8-12 Gentle breeze
    4 13-17 Moderate breeze
    5 18-24 Fresh breeze
    6 25-30 Strong breeze
    7 31-38 High wind
    8 39-46 Gale
    9 47-54 Strong gale
    10 55-63 Storm
    11 64-72 Violent storm
    12 Greater than 73 Hurricane force
    1) If the wind was blowing at 20mph, what is the beaufort number? ___
    2) If the wind was blowing at 44mph, what is the description? _________
    3) Captain Salamander goes on a 3 day boat trip. One the first day, the
    wind speed is 30mph. It increases by 8mph on the second day. On the 3rd
    day it increases again by 20mph. Fill in the information below.
    Day 1 - Wind speed: 30 mph Beaufort number: ___
    Day 2 - Wind speed: ____ mph Beaufort number ___
    Day 3 - Wind speed: ____ mph Beaufort number: ___
    Name Date

    PROBLEM SOLVING - BEAUFORT SCALE ANSWERS


    Beaufort number Wind speed (mph) Description
    0 Less than 1 Calm
    1 1-3 Light air
    2 4-7 Light breeze
    3 8-12 Gentle breeze
    4 13-17 Moderate breeze
    5 18-24 Fresh breeze
    6 25-30 Strong breeze
    7 31-38 High wind
    8 39-46 Gale
    9 47-54 Strong gale
    10 55-63 Storm
    11 64-72 Violent storm
    12 Greater than 73 Hurricane force
    1) If the wind was blowing at 20mph, what is the beaufort number? 5
    2) If the wind was blowing at 44mph, what is the description? Gale
    3) Captain Salamander goes on a 3 day boat trip. One the first day, the
    wind speed is 30mph. It increases by 8mph on the second day. On the 3rd
    day it increases again by 20mph. Fill in the information below.
    Day 1 - Wind speed: 30 mph Beaufort number: 5
    Day 2 - Wind speed: 38 mph Beaufort number 7
    Day 3 - Wind speed: 58 mph Beaufort number: 10

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