Weather Forecasting

Question 1

Which word describes the scientific study of weather and the atmosphere?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

meteorology

Question 2

Thunderstorms require lift to form. Which of these factors causes lift in the atmosphere?

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convection

Question 3

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) is a tool scientists use to forecast weather. Which statements describe GPM? Select three options.It is a computer model used to predict weather.It is a satellite that collects data about rain and snow.Its orbit covers 90 percent of Earth’s surface.Its orbit covers 70 percent of Earth’s surface.The sensors measure visible light.The sensors measure microwaves.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It is a satellite that collects data about rain and snow.; Its orbit covers 90 percent of Earth’s surface.; The sensors measure microwaves.

Question 4

How do computers play a role in meteorology? Select three options.

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They use equations to predict future weather.; They collect data from weather stations.; They draw weather maps.

Question 5

In the passage, you read about Dalia Kirschbaum, a geomorphologist. In her work, she uses weather data collected by NASA satellites to study which events?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

landslides

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