Understanding Weather Station Models

The video tutorial introduces weather maps and station models, explaining the symbols used to represent weather data. It covers how to interpret these symbols, focusing on temperature, visibility, dew point, cloud cover, wind direction, and speed. The tutorial also demonstrates how to read and create a weather station model using given data, emphasizing the importance of understanding these models for weather forecasting.

What is the primary purpose of using symbols on weather maps?

• To make the map look colorful

• To provide detailed weather data without taking up much space

• To confuse the viewers

• To show historical weather patterns

In a station model, what does the number in the upper left corner represent?

• Wind speed

• Dew point

• Temperature

• Visibility

What does a star symbol in a station model indicate?

• Fog

• Clear weather

• Snow

• Rain

How is barometric air pressure represented in a station model?

• In degrees Celsius

• In inches

• In millibars

• In kilometers

What tool is used to measure wind direction?

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Weather vane

• Barometer

If a weather station model shows a big feather and a little feather, what is the wind speed?

• 10 knots

• 5 knots

• 20 knots

• 15 knots

In the example provided, what is the temperature indicated in the weather station model?

• 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• 72 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• 28 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the visibility in the example weather station model?

• 2 miles

• 1 mile

• 3/4 of a mile

• 1/2 mile

When drawing a weather station model, where is the dew point located?

• Upper left

• Upper right

• Bottom left

• Bottom right

If the wind is out of the Northwest at 30 knots, how many big feathers should be drawn?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four