Which science studies the atmosphere and weather patterns?

Prepare for the ASVAB Skilled Technical Test. Practice with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each question offers hints and explanations. Get ready for your exam!

Meteorology is the science that studies the atmosphere and weather patterns. It focuses on atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, and the processes that drive changes in these conditions, to understand and predict weather. Meteorologists use data from weather stations, balloons, radar, satellites, and computer models to forecast things like rain, storms, and temperature shifts. Ecology examines living organisms and their environments, anthropology looks at humans and cultures, and oceanography studies the oceans. So meteorology is the field that specifically deals with the atmosphere and weather patterns.