Weather Data and Forecasting

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What is weather data?

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Weather data refers to the information collected about the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future based on current weather data and meteorological models.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What instrument measures wind direction?

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Wind vane.

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period.

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What do cumulus clouds look like?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that are flat on the bottom and usually indicate fair weather.

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How do clouds help meteorologists?

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Clouds help meteorologists predict the weather by indicating changes in atmospheric conditions.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of the air above a surface.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What are the characteristics of stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.