Predicting Weather Changes

A scientist who studies and predicts weather.

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(a)   carry instruments for collecting weather data high into the atmosphere where human observation is not feasible.

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A satellite image uses (a)   color to show the warm waters of the Gulf Stream ocean current.

(a)   are located in many locations to gather real-time weather data.

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(a)   orbit high above Earth collecting data as well as images of Earth's surface and atmosphere.

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Meteorologists look at many different factors, including temperature, wind, air pressure, humidity, and (a)   .

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(a)   can help move air masses and weather systems around the globe because it can push a cool, moist air mass into the area and change the forecast to cooler, stormy days.

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Warm ocean currents cause the air masses above them to become cooler, while cold currents lowers the temperature of air masses above them.

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It is a model that shows the weather conditions at a particular time over a large area.

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(a)   are lines joining places that have the same temperature.