Weather Forecasting

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What is radar?

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Radar stands for Radio Detection and Ranging. It is an electronic instrument used by meteorologists to determine the direction and distance of objects that reflect radio energy back to the radar site, helping to see rain or snow.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is used to measure the speed of the wind.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What is a radiosonde?

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A radiosonde is a battery-powered telemetry instrument carried into the atmosphere by a weather balloon that measures various atmospheric parameters and transmits them by radio to a ground receiver.

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What does a wind vane do?

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A wind vane is an instrument used to show the direction of the wind.

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What is a hygrometer?

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A hygrometer is an instrument used to measure the humidity or moisture content in the air.

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What is the purpose of weather balloons?

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Weather balloons are used to carry instruments like radiosondes into the atmosphere to collect data on temperature, humidity, and pressure.

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What is the function of a satellite in weather forecasting?

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Satellites are used to observe weather patterns from space, providing data on cloud cover, storms, and other atmospheric conditions.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the average weather conditions over a longer period in a particular area.