A weather forecast for the immediate future that employs the trend method is called ____.
A)nowcasting
B)extrapolation
C)first-order forecasting
D)linear forecasting
E)persistence forecasting

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Nowcasting is the term used for weather forecasts that predict the immediate future, typically a few hours ahead, by using the current state and recent changes in the atmosphere.

A Weather Forecast for the Immediate Future That Employs the Trend