Question

Recall that the heights at which the radiosondes detected 500-mb of pressure are reported in the upper right position of the upper-air station models on the map. Also, the heights are plotted in tens of meters, so that a "0" needs to be placed to the

1. nearest ten meters.
2. left of the reported height.
3. right of the reported height.
4. 5580

Answer 1

To read the height of the 500-mb pressure level on an upper-air station model, add a '0' to the right of the reported height, converting it into meters.

Step-by-step explanation:

When reading an upper-air station model map, the height at which the radiosonde detects 500-mb of pressure is reported in the upper right position. These heights are plotted in tens of meters, so to obtain the height in meters, you need to place a '0' to the right of the reported height. Therefore, if the height is listed as '558', you would read it as 5580 meters, because you've added a zero to the right.