Weather forecasts

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_____ are detailed computer programs that solve a set of complex mathematical formulas. The formula is predict _______, when, precipitation, and types of clouds

Computer models, tempature

Modern weather forecast are made with the help of _______.

Computers

Meteorologists measure ____________ before making a forecast.

Conditions of atmosphere

_________ is a special form of radar that can be used to detect precipitation an approximate wind speed

Doppler radar

________ are represented as lines with symbols on them

Fronts

Satellites provide weather information by measuring the _________ given off by earth in by taking photographs

Heat

______ Images provide information about cloud temperature and height

Infrared

Weather maps have ________, which are symbols made up of lines that connect places that have equal air pressure. These lines give information about _____.

Isobars, wind

______ are lines that connect places that have the same temperature

Isotherm

A _______ is a package of weather instruments that are carried into the atmosphere by a weather balloon

Radio sonde

Measurements include temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, and wind ________ and _________

Speed and direction

The _______ model displays many weather measurements for a specific location. It appears on _______.

Station model, WeatherMap

A _______ describes a set of weather measurements made on earth surface

Surface report

An _______ describes wind, temperature, and humidity conditions above earth surface

Upper air report


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