What is the main limitation of the Beaufort scale?

Hurricane Effects and Wind Scales

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is only used for measuring ocean currents.
It only measures wind direction.
It is not applicable to extremely strong winds like hurricanes.
It cannot measure wind speeds below 10 km/h.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who were the founders of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
Beaufort and Simpson
Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson
Robert Simpson and John Beaufort
Saffir and Beaufort
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the wind speed range for a Category 1 hurricane?
178 to 208 km/h
154 to 177 km/h
209 to 251 km/h
119 to 153 km/h
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a potential effect of a Category 2 hurricane?
No noticeable damage
Minor flooding in coastal areas
Complete destruction of all buildings
Power outages lasting for days
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What wind speed range defines a Category 3 hurricane?
119 to 153 km/h
209 to 251 km/h
154 to 177 km/h
178 to 208 km/h
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common consequence of a Category 4 hurricane?
Minor roof damage
Uprooting of all but the hardiest trees
No power outages
Minimal flooding
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common effect of Category 3 hurricanes on buildings?
Only minor roof damage
Complete destruction of all buildings
Destruction of buildings lacking a solid foundation
No damage to buildings
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