Flashcard #4 - Weather Station Symbols

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What is the purpose of weather station symbols?

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Weather station symbols are used to represent various meteorological conditions and data visually, making it easier to understand weather reports.

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What does a feather on an arrow indicate in weather symbols?

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The feathers on an arrow indicate the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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Where are the feathers located on a weather arrow?

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The feathers are located at the back end of the arrow.

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What does 0.6 represent in terms of cloud cover?

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0.6 represents 60% cloud cover.

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What does it mean when no flags come off the line in weather symbols?

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It indicates a wind speed of 0 knots.

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What does one shorter line and one longer line represent in wind speed?

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It represents a wind speed of 15 knots.

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What is the wind speed represented by a symbol with two longer lines?

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The wind speed represented is 40 knots.

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How is 10 knots represented in weather symbols?

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10 knots is typically represented by a specific combination of lines and flags on the weather symbol.

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What does a flag on a weather symbol indicate?

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A flag indicates a specific wind speed, with each flag representing a certain number of knots.

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What is the significance of cloud cover percentages in weather reporting?

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Cloud cover percentages indicate the amount of the sky covered by clouds, which helps in predicting weather conditions.