They study:
* Weather patterns: They analyze atmospheric conditions like temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind to predict weather forecasts.
* Climate change: Meteorologists research long-term climate trends and the impacts of human activity on the atmosphere.
* Atmospheric composition: They study the gases, aerosols, and other components of the atmosphere.
* Atmospheric processes: Meteorologists investigate phenomena like storms, hurricanes, and the formation of clouds.
While "meteorologist" is the most common term, they may also be called atmospheric scientists, weather scientists, or climatologists.