Meteorology Station Model Quiz

Which of the following is not a permanent gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

Does pressure increase or decrease with increasing altitude?

• decrease

• increase

An easterly wind means the wind is coming from the....

• north

• south

• west

• east

What is the significance of the weather maps?

• They help in weather analysis

• They show political changes

• They display art collections

• They provide cooking recipes

What does a big "H" on a surface pressure map represent?

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

Which weather element is typically shown with isobars on a weather map?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Humidity

• Wind speed

What does a station model typically include?

• Temperature, wind speed, and cloud cover

• Population density and landmarks

• Historical events and art collections

• Political boundaries and capitals

Which type of satellite imagery would be helpful in detecting smoke plumes in southern California?

• visible

• infrared