Learning about Earth

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What is the role of a Meteorologist?

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Meteorologists monitor, investigate, and forecast the weather.

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What does GOES stand for?

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GOES is a satellite used to view clouds and orbits Earth about 22,000 miles above the equator.

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Define Climate.

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Climate refers to the atmospheric conditions for a region over a long period of time.

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Define Weather.

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at the moment, or day to day.

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Who studies weather in large areas over long periods of time?

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Climatologists are scientists who study the weather in large areas over long periods of time.

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What is the difference between Weather and Climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while Climate is long-term patterns.

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What do Atmospheric Scientists study?

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Atmospheric Scientists study the atmosphere and its processes, including weather and climate.

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What is the purpose of satellites like GOES?

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Satellites like GOES are used to monitor weather patterns and provide data for forecasting.

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What is the significance of studying Climate?

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Studying Climate helps us understand long-term weather patterns and their impact on the environment.

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What tools do Meteorologists use?

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Meteorologists use tools like radar, satellites, and weather stations to gather data.