CCF RN - Weather Tides Currents
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The Beaufort Wind Scale describes the wind force from Calm (0) to __________ (12) which indicates hurricane force winds.
Hurricane force
During __________ Tides, at Full or New Moon, High Water is at its highest and Low Water is at its lowest.
Spring
The definition of __________ is the horizontal movement of water affected by the flow of water in rivers and estuaries.
Current
On the Beaufort Wind Scale, a Force 5 indicates a Fresh breeze with wind speeds between __________ knots.
17-21
In the Beaufort Wind Scale, a Force 6 indicates Strong breeze with wind speeds of __________ knots.
22-27
High Water during Neap Tides is at its __________, while Low Water is at its highest.
Lowest
The difference in metres between successive high and low waters is called __________.
Tidal Range
The wind speed for a Force 4 on the Beaufort Wind Scale ranges from __________ knots.
11-16
A __________ warning indicates that strong winds are imminent and expected within 6 hours.
Gale