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While it's true that meteorologists do use balloons to send up weather probes, they tend to use gas balloons instead. It's simpler, cheaper and works better in their conditions.

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How meteorologists measure changes in weather?

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Explain why lighter-than air balloons fly?

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What weather instrument do meteorologists use to measure air pressure?

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