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Nov 2022
14m 13s

Weather Forecasting

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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Almost every day, you might check the forecast to see what the temperature will be like in the near future or if it might rain. When you hear a forecast, how exactly do they know what the temperature will be or if it will rain? Also, just how accurate are weather forecasts, and how accurate could they possibly be? Learn more about weather forecasting, its hi ... Show More
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