Weather Forecasting and Climate Change
Students will explore how meteorologists predict weather and the basics of climate change.
Key Questions
- Explain how satellite imagery and radar assist in weather forecasting.
- Analyze the difference between weather and climate.
- Predict the potential impacts of climate change on local weather patterns.
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