Weather 4: Station Models

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What weather condition is typically associated with a cold front?

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Thunderstorms.

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How do you convert a station model air pressure code of 682 to millibars?

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Add 300 to the code: 682 + 300 = 968.2 mb.

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What is the station model code for an air pressure of 1031.5 mb?

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315.

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What is the air pressure in millibars at Miami, Florida, if the station model shows 1020.8?

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1020.8 mb.

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How do you convert a station model air pressure code of 004 to millibars?

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Add 1000 to the code: 004 + 1000 = 1000.4 mb.

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What does a station model represent in meteorology?

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A station model is a symbolic representation of weather data at a specific location.

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What is the significance of air pressure in weather forecasting?

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Air pressure helps predict weather patterns; low pressure often indicates stormy weather, while high pressure suggests clear skies.

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What is the standard unit of measurement for air pressure?

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Millibars (mb).

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How is a cold front depicted on a weather map?

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A cold front is shown with blue lines and triangles pointing in the direction of movement.

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What type of weather is expected after a cold front passes?

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Cooler temperatures and clearer skies.