Atmospheric and Space Scientists

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Meteorologists analyze data from satellites, radar and weather stations to forecast weather, warn about storms, and study climate. They work for the National Weather Service, TV stations, airlines, energy companies, the military and private forecasting firms.

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• Pre-Algebra · Math

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• Physics · Science

  Builds physics, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Human Geography · Social Studies

  Builds geography, which this job uses.

• Engineering Design · Career and Technical

  Builds engineering, which this job uses.

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