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1. The study of, or the science of, the motions and phenomena of the atmosphere; especially, with a view to forecasting the weather: Before the last third of the 20th century, the term meteorology was used primarily in reference to the study of the winds, temperature, clouds, and other elements associated with weather.
2. Knowledge of the conditions of weather, atmospheric changes, etc., of a particular region: Meteorology is the scientific study of the physical and chemical phenomena of the atmosphere; especially, as they relate to weather and climate conditions.
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2. Knowledge of the conditions of weather, atmospheric changes, etc., of a particular region: Meteorology is the scientific study of the physical and chemical phenomena of the atmosphere; especially, as they relate to weather and climate conditions.
Meteorology is now commonly used to include all of the scientific studies of the role of the atmosphere in the global climate systems.
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The use of meteorological information for agricultural purposes: Agricultural meteorology is used in the protection of crops from a predicted frost.
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forensic meteorology
The process of reconstructing weather events for a certain location.
This is done by acquiring local weather reports, radar and satellite images, and eyewitness accounts.
Forensic meteorology is most often used in court cases for use by insurance companies or for a murder investigation.
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The study of oceanic regions: Marine meteorology is a part of meteorology that consists of coastal and island areas, and it also assists in the needs of surface and air navigation over the seas.
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1. The scientific study of chemical and physical processes in the earth's atmosphere; especially, as they relate to various kinds of weather and climate changes.
2. The weather conditions or patterns of specific areas of the world.
2. The weather conditions or patterns of specific areas of the world.
Although the earth's atmosphere extends 1,500 miles (2,414 kilometers) above the surface, the greatest bulk of the gases (about 75 percent) are within 10 miles (16 kilometers) of the earth's surface.
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The motions and phenomena of the atmosphere; especially, with a view to forecasting the weather conditions. (2)
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(topics about the study of the complex motions and interactions of the atmosphere, including the observation of phenomena; such as, temperature, density, winds, clouds, and precipitation)
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Meteorology or Weather Terms
Weather, Nature in Motion by Anne H. Oman; National Geographic; Washington, D.C.; 2005.
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Topics about meteorology which plays an important part of everyone's life on a global scale.
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