The study of atmospheric conditions and the prediction of weather is called what?

• A. Geology
• B. Meteorology
• C. Oceanography
• D. Astronomy

Answer: (B)

Meteorology focuses on the atmosphere and how weather forms and changes. It looks at what’s happening in the air—temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, clouds, and moisture—and uses data from weather stations, satellites, and computer models to predict future conditions. That’s why this field is the one that explains both atmospheric states and forecasts of rain, storms, heat, and other weather events.

Geology studies Earth’s rocks and interior, Oceanography investigates oceans and their processes, and Astronomy explores space and celestial bodies. These areas aren’t about the atmosphere and weather forecasting, which is why meteorology is the correct fit.