Weather Forecasting

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What is a wind vane?

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A device used to know the wind direction or where the wind is coming from.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is the purpose of a hygrometer?

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To measure humidity or the amount of water vapor/moisture in the air.

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What is Doppler Radar used for?

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Combined with satellites, it provides accurate forecasts and advanced severe weather warnings.

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What does a pilot balloon do?

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It helps determine the height of the base of clouds and measures weather conditions higher up in the atmosphere.

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What is the function of an anemometer?

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To measure wind speed.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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Temperature.

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What is the role of weather satellites?

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To provide images and data about weather patterns from space.

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What is a radiosonde?

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A device used to measure various atmospheric parameters, such as temperature and humidity, at different altitudes.

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What is the significance of measuring humidity?

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It helps in understanding how much moisture is in the air, which affects weather conditions.