Weather Station

How is weather different than climate?

• Climate only describes pressure

• It is the average of weather year after year

• It is the state of atmosphere at specific time

• There is no difference

Which statement is a true difference between weather and climate

• Weather can change

• Weather is short term, climate is long term

• Only climate is cold

• Only the United States has a climate

A scientist who measures and predicts weather conditions is known as

• an astronomer

• a geologist

• a meteorologist

• a weatherologist

Why do meteorologists use station models?

• Because they like to be on TV

• Because they are professional models

• Because they don't like to read

• Because they are easier to read

Where is the temperature located on a Station Model?

• on the botom left

• on the top left

• on the top right

• on the bottom right

How would 100% cloud cover look like in a Station Model

• quarter shaded circle

• empty circle

• full shaded circle

• half shaded circle

What is the temperature for the following station model?

• 100 ºC

• 75 ºC

• -13 ºC

• 66 ºC

What is the cloud cover?

• 4 Oktas

• 5 Oktas

• 7 Oktas

• 8 Oktas

What is the wind direction?

• north west

• south east

• south west

• east

What is the wind speed?

• 5 knots

• 10 knots

• 20 knots

• 25 knots