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Forecasting the Weat
Forecasting the Weather
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | A prediction of weather conditions over the next 3 to 5 days. |
| Meteorologist | A person who observes and collects data on atmospheric conditions to make weather predictions. |
| Weather Balloon | An instrument filled with air that carries equipment that measures air pressure, temperature, and relative humidity. |
| Thermometer | An instrument that measures air temperature by heat energy. |
| Barometer | An instrument that measures air pressure. |
| Anemometer | An instrument that measures wind speed. |
| Radar | Used to measure the location, movement, and amount of precipitation. |
| Doppler | A type of radar used to track precipitation.. |
| Satellites | An instrument that orbits Earth and tracks weather. |
| Station model | A symbol that represents the location on a map where weather information is collected and displayed. |
| Weather map | A map that displays isobars and other symbols about weather. |
| Isobar | A line on a map that connect points of equal air pressure. |