Question

1. this passage sequences how circular systems of weather are created. what happens after hot, humid air near the equator rises? a the hot, humid air becomes a tornado. b the hot, humid air sinks closer to the ground. c the hot, humid air travels either north or south. d the hot, humid air travels either east or west. 3. read the following sentences: \at the equator, the imaginary line circling the earth midway between the north and south poles, the air is very hot from solar radiation. the heat releases moisture from plants and bodies of water that results in humidity.\ the word \solar\ is used to describe something related to the sun. what can be concluded about the sun based on this information? a the sun does not affect the earth. b the sun impacts the earth’s weather. c the sun has a very limited effect on the earth’s weather systems. d the earth affects the radiation of the sun.

Explanation:

1. For question 2: In atmospheric circulation, when hot, humid air near the equator rises, it moves towards the poles (either north or south), not becoming a tornado immediately, not sinking right away, and not moving east - west in this initial stage of the process.
2. For question 3: The text states that at the equator, the air is hot from solar radiation and this leads to humidity which is part of weather - related processes. So, the sun impacts the Earth's weather.

Answer:

1. Question 2: C. The hot, humid air travels either north or south.
2. Question 3: B. The sun impacts the Earth’s weather.