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Weather Forecaster
Rain, storms, and sunshine all follow patterns in the air. You read those clues and measure them so you can warn people what to expect.
The 29 headline skills a weather forecaster is built on. Tap a + node to open the 146 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Types of WeatherNaming weather types is step one to predicting them.ScienceHurricanes, Tornadoes & MonsoonsBig storms are what people most need warning about.ScienceEarth's atmosphereWeather is born in the atmosphere you study.ScienceThematic Maps and GISMap layers turn your forecast into a picture on the screen.GeographyChoosing measurement unitsYou pick the right units for heat, rain, and wind speed.MathematicsThe Probability ScaleYou give the chance of rain as a number, like 70 out of 100.Mathematics
The subjects behind it
Weather & ClimateScience
This is the heart of everything a forecaster does.
Earth's SystemsScience
The atmosphere is where all the weather forms.
Maps & GlobesGeography
You show the forecast on maps everyone can read.
MeasurementMathematics
You measure temperature, rain, and wind to make a forecast.
Data & StatisticsMathematics
You read graphs of temperature and rain to see what is coming.
ProbabilityMathematics
You work out the chance of rain so people can plan their day.