Weather Station Model Analysis Assessment- ESS NY Regents

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What is a weather station model?

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A weather station model is a symbolic representation of weather data at a specific location, showing information such as temperature, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure.

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How is wind direction indicated in a weather station model?

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Wind direction is indicated by the direction from which the wind is coming, represented by a line or arrow pointing towards the station model.

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What does 'knots' refer to in meteorology?

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Knots is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, commonly used to measure wind speed.

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How is sea-level pressure represented in a weather station model?

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Sea-level pressure is plotted in tenths of millibars, with the leading 9 or 10 omitted (e.g., 1023 is shown as 23).

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What does a rising pressure trend indicate about the weather?

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A rising pressure trend typically indicates improving weather conditions, often associated with fair weather.

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Where is temperature recorded in a weather station model?

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Temperature is typically recorded in the top left corner of the station model.

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What does a wind speed of 25 knots indicate?

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A wind speed of 25 knots indicates a moderate breeze, which can affect weather conditions and activities.

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What is the significance of the wind barb in a weather station model?

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The wind barb indicates both the speed and direction of the wind, with different lengths and flags representing varying speeds.

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What does a steady pressure trend suggest about the weather?

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A steady pressure trend suggests that the weather is stable and not likely to change significantly in the short term.

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How can you determine the wind's origin direction from a weather station model?

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You can determine the wind's origin direction by looking at the wind barb, which points in the direction the wind is coming from.