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meteorology
The science that studies atmospheric phenomena, with a particular focus on forecasting variations in weather.


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profile of the Earth’s atmosphere
Atmosphere: layer of air that surrounds the Earth and is composed mainly of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%); its density decreases with altitude.


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seasons of the year
Periodic climate changes over the course of a year; they are a function of the Earth’s inclination toward the Sun and its rotation around it.


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meteorological forecast
Scientific method that makes it possible to forecast atmospheric conditions in a particular region for a given period.


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weather map
Map representing atmospheric conditions observed in a region at a given time.


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station model
Method of representing information collected by an observation station on a weather map using symbols and numbers.


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meteorological station
The installations and instruments required to conduct meteorological observations on the ground.


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clouds
Fine droplets of water or ice crystal suspended in the atmosphere; the World Meteorological Organization classifies them according to 10 types.


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international weather symbols
Standardized map symbols used to record observations from meteorological stations all over the world.


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weather satellites
Observation spacecraft that study the atmosphere and transmit data to Earth, making it possible to forecast the weather on the ground.


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climates of the world
Climate is a collective term for the atmospheric conditions (temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, precipitation) that characterize a given region.


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tropical cyclone
Low-pressure zone that forms in the intertropical region and is marked by violent precipitation and swirling winds of 120 to 300 km/h.


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precipitations
Collective term for water particles in the atmosphere that fall or are deposited on the ground in solid or liquid form.