Station Models and Weather Instruments

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What is wind direction?

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Wind direction indicates where the wind is coming from, e.g., 'Wind is blowing from the east' means the wind originates from the east.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What does cloud cover indicate?

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Cloud cover indicates the fraction of the sky covered by clouds, expressed in percentage.

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What is considered a high barometric pressure reading?

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A barometric pressure reading above 1000 mb is generally considered high.

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What does a wind vane do?

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A wind vane indicates the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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A thermometer measures air temperature.

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What does 0% cloud cover mean?

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0% cloud cover means the sky is completely clear.

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What does 100% cloud cover indicate?

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100% cloud cover indicates that the sky is completely overcast.

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What is the significance of a low barometric pressure reading?

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A low barometric pressure reading often indicates stormy weather.