Meteorologist: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Meteorologists study the air and sky, so their work is all about what the weather will do next!
Through history
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Today
Many meteorologists look at pictures taken by satellites high above the Earth to see clouds from space.
Tools of the trade
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Thermometer
A thermometer measures how hot or cold the air is, so the meteorologist knows if it will feel warm or chilly.
A day in the job
- 7:00 AMThe meteorologist starts the day by looking at maps of swirling clouds and reading the latest weather news.
Words to know
- Forecast
- A forecast is a smart guess about what the weather will be like tomorrow or later this week.
Quiz time
A meteorologist studies rocks and dinosaurs.
A meteorologist's work can help a farmer choose the best day to gather crops.