Weather Forecasting

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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What is a radiosonde?

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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 instrument measures the speed of the wind?

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Anemometer

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What does radar stand for?

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Radio Detection and Ranging.

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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What is a hygrometer used for?

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To measure humidity in the air.

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What does a wind vane do?

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It shows the direction of the wind.

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What is the purpose of a weather balloon?

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To carry instruments into the atmosphere to collect data on weather conditions.

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What is Doppler Radar used for?

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To detect precipitation and measure its speed and direction.

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What is the main function of a barometer?

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To measure atmospheric pressure.