Weather Station Models

Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling air pressure?

• Humidity is decreasing.

• Temperature is decreasing.

• Skies are clearing.

• A storm is approaching.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which map best represents the surface wind pattern around Northern Hemisphere high-pressure and low-pressure centers?

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Base your answer on the station model below and on your knowledge of Earth science. What are the wind direction and the wind speed at this location?

• wind from the southeast at 15 knots

• wind from the northwest at 15 knots

• wind from the southeast at 25 knots

• wind from the northwest at 25 knots

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which station model represents a location that has the greatest chance of precipitation?

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The station model below represents the weather conditions for a location in New York State. The barometric trend for the past three hours at this location indicates a steady increase of

• 0.2 mb

• 2.0 mb

• 0.002 mb

• 0.02 mb

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The station model below shows several weather variables recorded at a particular location. What was the most likely dewpoint at this location?

• 32°F

• 40°F

• 61°F

• 70°F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The station model below represents some weather information for a location in New York State. Based on the information on the station model, the weather at this location is

• partly cloudy and windy with blowing snow

• cloudy and windy with thunderstorms

• cloudy and calm with visibility of 2 miles

• partly cloudy and calm with an air temperature of 73°F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which station model shows an air temperature of 75°F and a barometric pressure of 996.3 mb?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The weather station model below shows some of the weather data for a certain location. What is the wind speed shown on the station model and which instrument is used to measure the wind speed?

• 15 knots, measured by a wind vane

• 15 knots, measured by an anemometer

• 25 knots, measured by a wind vane

• 25 knots, measured by an anemometer

A weather station model is shown below. What is the barometric pressure indicated by this station model?

• 0.029 mb

• 902.9 mb

• 1002.9 mb

• 1029.0 mb

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5