How do science relate to meteorology?

Answer 1

By definition "science" collects observations and makes tentative conclusions based upon them and then proceeds to test those conclusions based upon additional observations. Meteorological forecasting is based upon the equations of motion, the equation of continuity, and other equations expressed as differential equations which can be integrated from the initial time and conditions to some future time. Using mathematics and physics we can determine to some degree of accuracy what the future state of the atmosphere will be. These forecasts are evaluated against the observed conditions at the forecast time and the forecast model may be adjusted mathematically to correct for differences. The better the observations and the better the physics of the model, that is to say, the physical description of the initial atmosphere, the better the forecast will be. I believe that with this introduction you may be able to see the science in meteorology. It is a wonderfully complicated and challenging science.

Answer 2

I once had to take a weather class as an elective in college. The professor once commented that the science of meteorology is a lot like fluid mechanics (fluid engineering).

Answer 3

How about the Chicxulub meteor result... you may want to cover all elements from the outcome on the elements, marine biology (and different biology) and communicate a touch about the position the meteor might want to have come from. you may also throw in a touch chemistry about the quantities of iridium found and the KT boundary layer? ..and its continuously interesting in chemistry to talk about huge explosions!