Question

meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and weather. meteorology also includes the study of which of the following?
o the effect of snow on plants
o the weather of an area over a long period of time
o the effect of temperature on the state of water
o the amount of water used by a forest

Explanation:

Meteorology focuses on the atmosphere and weather - related phenomena. The weather of an area over a long - period of time (climate) is part of meteorological study. The effect of snow on plants is more related to botany, the effect of temperature on the state of water is more of a general physics concept in the context of phase changes, and the amount of water used by a forest is related to hydrology and ecology.

Answer:

the weather of an area over a long period of time