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What is a meteorologist?

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A scientist who studies weather.

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What technology can estimate wind speed and predict precipitation using radio waves?

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Doppler radar.

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What does a Doppler radar do?

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It can detect precipitation as well as the movement of small particles, which can be used to approximate wind speed.

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What is a radiosonde?

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A balloon-borne package of sensors that gathers upper-level temperature, air pressure, and humidity.

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True or False: Mathematics is used in weather forecasting.

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True.

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What is the primary function of meteorologists?

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To analyze weather patterns and make forecasts.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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What is the role of satellites in weather forecasting?

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To provide images and data about weather systems from space.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the purpose of a hygrometer?

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To measure the humidity in the air.