Question

meteorologists study earths atmosphere and weather. what is one method a meteorologist might use to explain changing weather patterns? keep a log of wind speed and rain amounts for a year consult computer models that use data of weather patterns over many years compile information from weather balloons over different states survey meteorologists in other parts of the world

Explanation:

To explain changing weather patterns, meteorologists analyze long - term data. Consulting computer models that use weather patterns data over many years is a scientific method. These models can process large - scale, long - term meteorological data (like temperature, pressure, wind, etc. over decades or more) to identify trends and patterns, which helps in understanding how weather patterns change. Keeping a log for a year is too short - term. Compiling data from weather balloons over different states is more about collecting local, short - term data. Surveying meteorologists in other parts of the world is more about sharing knowledge rather than a direct method to explain changing patterns. So the option "consult computer models that use data of weather patterns over many years" is the most appropriate.

Answer:

consult computer models that use data of weather patterns over many years