4.8A Forecasting Weather

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What does 'predict' mean?

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to say what may happen next using evidence

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What is the meaning of 'record'?

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to keep track of information

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What are the characteristics of a high-pressure area?

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More pressure than surrounding area, clear blue skies

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What does a cold front typically bring?

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Cooler air

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What does the word 'measure' mean?

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amount in size, weight, temperature, force, time, etc.

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What is weather forecasting?

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The process of predicting the state of the atmosphere at a given time.

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What tools do meteorologists use to forecast weather?

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Radar, satellites, weather balloons, and computer models.

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What is a warm front?

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A boundary where warm air replaces cooler air.

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What does humidity refer to?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.