What is a weather station model?
Weather Station Model Analysis Assessment- ESS NY Regents

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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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