Station Models and Weather Interpretation

What is the air pressure at this location?

• 1002.9 mb

• 1029.0 mb

• 9029.0 mb

• 902.9 mb

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the approximate wind direction and windspeed indicated by the station model?

• from the northwest at 25 knots

• from the southeast at 15 knots

• from the southeast at 25 knots

• from the northwest at 15 knots

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Fill in the blank: The air pressure at the station model is approximately ____ mb.

• 1002.9 mb

• 1029.0 mb

• 9029.0 mb

• 902.9mb

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the condition represented by the symbol for 'present weather' in the weather station model?

• rain showers

• fog

• snow

• drizzle

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the air pressure indicated on the weather station model shown?

• 1000.6 mb

• 960.0 mb

• 900.6 mb

• 1006.0 mb

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the blank: The visibility in miles shown on the station model is ____.

• 10

• 28

• 57

• 38

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Fill in the correct information for each variable listed, based on this weather station model.

• A. Temperature- 46°F Dewpoint- 45°F Pressure- 1009.6mb

• B. Temperature- 45°F Dewpoint- 46°F Pressure- 909.6mb

• C. Temperature- 46°F Dewpoint- 45°F Pressure- 909.6mb

• D. Temperature- 45°F Dewpoint- 46°F Pressure- 909.6mb

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What was the actual barometric pressure, according to the station model, to the nearest tenth of a millibar?

• 1002.1mb

• 902.1 mb

• 102.1mb

• 021 mb

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which station model shows the correct form for indicating a southeast wind at 25 knots and an air pressure of 1023.7 mb?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which wind speed was recorded at Detroit?

• 45 knots

• 35 knots

• 15 knots

• 25 knots

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5