A gale is characterized by a wind speed of...

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A gale is characterized by a wind speed of __________.

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A gale is characterized by a wind speed of __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Beaufort wind scale classifications for wind force at sea • Typical wind speed ranges used in marine weather forecasts (small craft advisory, gale, storm, hurricane) • How gale-force winds compare to storm and hurricane force winds

💭 Think About

• First, decide which option clearly describes wind that is stronger than a fresh breeze but not yet storm or hurricane force. • Think about the approximate knot values you associate with small craft advisory, gale warning, and storm warning—which band is traditionally linked to a gale? • Eliminate any ranges that are obviously too light for serious sea conditions, or so high that they would likely be called something more severe than a gale.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which range on the Beaufort scale corresponds to the word "gale" (not storm or hurricane). • Check that the chosen knot range is above typical small craft advisory winds but below storm-force winds. • Make sure the range you pick could realistically lead to rough to very rough seas, not just choppy water or truly extreme conditions.