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What is the origin of the word 'meteorology'?

It originates from Old English meaning atmospheric phenomena

It is derived from French describing atmospheric patterns

It comes from the Greek words meteoros 'high up' and logia 'the study of' (correct)

It comes from the Latin word for weather

What type of meteors do meteorologists study?

Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes

Comets and asteroids passing by Earth

Flaming rocks falling from space

Raindrops, dust, and snowflakes falling through the air (correct)

How does meteorology contribute to the betterment of human civilization?

By studying human behavior in relation to weather

By exploring outer space and celestial bodies

By creating art inspired by weather patterns

By predicting natural disasters accurately (correct)

Which branch of meteorology deals with the study of climate over long periods of time?

Climatology (C) Signup and view all the answers

If meteorologists did not exist, how different would our lives be?

We would rely on superstitions for weather predictions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of 'meteor' in meteorology?

Comets (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do raindrops and snowflakes act as 'meteors' in meteorology?

By falling through the air as atmospheric particles (C) Signup and view all the answers

'High up' and 'the study of' are components of which term related to weather science?

'Meteorology' (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Synoptic meteorology' focuses on what aspect of weather study?

'Big picture' weather systems over a specific region (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does meteorology help in understanding the atmosphere?

By tracking and predicting changes in temperature, pressure, and precipitation. (D) Signup and view all the answers