Flashcard #4 - Weather Station Symbols

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What does a longer line represent in weather station symbols?

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A longer line represents a wind speed of 10 knots.

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What does a falling air pressure trend indicate?

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It indicates that the air pressure has been falling by 23 nb over the last 3 hours.

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What percent cloud cover is indicated by 0.7-0.8?

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It indicates a cloud cover of 70-80%.

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Do the flags on a weather station symbol show the wind direction toward or from?

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The flags show the wind is blowing FROM the east.

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What should you have ready for the BLUE Station Model Explanation?

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You should have the BLUE Station Model Explanation sheet ready.

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What does 'cloud cover' refer to in weather terms?

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Cloud cover refers to the fraction of the sky covered by clouds.

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What is the significance of air pressure in weather forecasting?

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Air pressure helps predict weather changes; falling pressure often indicates stormy weather.

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How is wind speed measured in weather stations?

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Wind speed is measured in knots, with longer lines indicating higher speeds.

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What does a rising air pressure trend suggest?

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A rising air pressure trend suggests improving weather conditions.

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What is the purpose of weather station symbols?

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Weather station symbols provide a visual representation of current weather conditions.