Question

a tornado passing through a field
a meteorologist uses atmospheric maps to examine air masses, which are large areas of air in earths 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.
some air masses contain dry air; other air masses contain moist air.
meteorologists are scientists who study meteors.
scientists can study air masses to predict weather events.

Explanation:

• The passage states "an air mass with dry air is approaching an air mass with warm, moist air", supporting the first statement.
• Meteorologists study weather - related phenomena like air masses and weather events, not meteors (meteorologists are not scientists who study meteors, that's meteoritics). So the second statement is false.
• The passage shows a meteorologist using air - mass study to recognize a potential tornado event, supporting the third statement.

Answer:

A. Some air masses contain dry air; other air masses contain moist air.
C. Scientists can study air masses to predict weather events.