Question

ever wondered how the weather gets predicted? weather scientists use a variety of tools like radar, satellite, and computer imaging - to collect data from earths atmosphere. conditions in the atmosphere can be recorded and interpreted to create weather forecasts, or predictions. however, the atmosphere can be quite unpredictable! the data collected can only tell us so much without interpretation from knowledgeable people. meteorologists, or scientists who forecast weather, study atmospheric data to make the predictions you see on tv or on your phone. according to the passage, what is one challenge in predicting the weather? choose one option a the cost of scientific equipment b the lack of people studying meteorology c unpredictability in the earths atmosphere d limits in our understanding of how weather works

Explanation:

The passage states "the atmosphere can be quite unpredictable" as a factor. Options A (cost of equipment), B (lack of meteorology students), and D (limits in understanding weather) are not mentioned. Only option C (unpredictability in Earth's atmosphere) aligns with the text.

Answer:

C. Unpredictability in the Earth's atmosphere