What is weather? The pattern of weather over time.

The study of the physical earth, and the way it affects human, plant, and animal life.

What happens day-to-day, such as rain, snow, lightning, and temperature.

The branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather.

Francine, a college freshman, has agreed to participate in a psychology research study. before she begins her participation, she reads a statement written by the researcher explaining the purpose of the research and the potential risks of participation. it also explains that francine is free to withdraw from the research at any time. in providing francine with this statement, the researcher has followed the ethical guidelines of for participants.