Instructions:Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.
Category
Wind Speed (knots)
Description
0
less than 1
calm
1
1–3
light air
2
4–6
light breeze
3
7–10
gentle breeze
4
11–16
moderate breeze
5
17–21
fresh breeze
6
22–27
strong breeze
7
28–33
near gale
8
34–40
gale
9
41–47
strong gale
10
48–55
storm
11
56–63
violent storm
12
64+
hurricane
On Sunday, a strong gale blows near Beth’s house. The best estimate for the wind speed is miles/hour. Note: One knot is about the same as 1.15 miles/hour.
Category
Wind Speed (knots)
Description
0
less than 1
calm
1
1–3
light air
2
4–6
light breeze
3
7–10
gentle breeze
4
11–16
moderate breeze
5
17–21
fresh breeze
6
22–27
strong breeze
7
28–33
near gale
8
34–40
gale
9
41–47
strong gale
10
48–55
storm
11
56–63
violent storm
12
64+
hurricane
On Sunday, a strong gale blows near Beth’s house. The best estimate for the wind speed is miles/hour. Note: One knot is about the same as 1.15 miles/hour.
