Meteorologists can make predictions about weather events. For example, the passage below describes how a meteorologist might use observations of Earth's atmosphere to predict a
tornado event.
A meteorologist uses atmospheric maps to examine air masses, which are large areas of air in Earth's lower atmosphere. The meteorologist notices that an air mass with dry air is approaching an air mass with warm, moist air. in the same region, there are strong winds higher in the atmosphere. The meteorologist recognizes that this combination of air masses and winds in the region could lead to a tornado event.
Which of the following statements are supported by the passage? Select all that apply.
A. Meteorologists are scientists who study meteors.
B. Some air masses contain dry air; other air masses contain moist air.
C. Scientists can study air masses to predict weather events.
D. Strong winds in the atmosphere can lead to tornado events.
B. Some air masses contain dry air; other air masses contain moist air.
C. Scientists can study air masses to predict weather events.
D. Strong winds in the atmosphere can lead to tornado events.