Meteorologists and Weather Forecasting

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What is the main task of meteorologists?

Forecasting the weather

What does meteorology study besides weather forecasting?

Long-term trends in climate and weather

Where did the name 'meteorology' originate from?

Ancient Greeks

What did Aristotle write about in his book 'Meteorologica'?

<p>Weather and climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'meteoron' mean in Greek?

<p>A thing high up</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some tools meteorologists use in their work?

<p>Maps, satellite data, radar information</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from weather forecasting, what is an important area of meteorological research today?

<p>Climate change and its effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did experts on the atmosphere become known as meteorologists?

<p>From the Greek word 'meteoron' meaning 'a thing high up'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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