ATSC 231 Block 2 Exam questions with correct answers

what direction does the wind blow around a low pressure system - Answer counterclockwise what direction does the wind blow around a high pressure system - Answer clockwise what type of pressure is plotted on a surface analysis chart - Answer sea level pressure two stars of snow on the surface observation means what? - Answer light snow three stars of snow on the surface observation means what? - Answer moderate snow four stars of snow on the surface observation means what? - Answer heavy snow what cloud layer does the graphical METAR report - Answer ceiling only what is the purpose of the surface analysis chart - Answer gives the big picture of surface conditions, use for locating pressure systems and fronts, overview of winds, temperatures, dew points * on graphical METAR means - Answer snow ' on graphical METAR means - Answer drizzle