Question 1

You observe a cloud at an altitude of 3000 m. This cloud name would have the prefix:

Accepted Answer

A)  alto. 
B)  medial. 
C)  strato. 
D)  cirro. 
A)  alto. 
B)  medial. 
C)  strato. 
D)  cirro.

Question 2

A precipitation droplet with a diameter of 0.25 mm would be classified as rain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The cloud droplets in a cloud are formed by water vapor molecules and:

Accepted Answer

A)  protons. 
B)  condensation nuclei. 
C)  ions. 
D)  other water vapor molecules. 
E)  molecules of air. 
A)  protons. 
B)  condensation nuclei. 
C)  ions. 
D)  other water vapor molecules. 
E)  molecules of air.

Question 4

Nimbostratus clouds can form in air that is stable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All of the following are necessary ingredients for cloud formation EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate water vapor content. 
B)  warm surface air temperatures. 
C)  rising, cooling air. 
D)  condensation nuclei. 
A)  adequate water vapor content. 
B)  warm surface air temperatures. 
C)  rising, cooling air. 
D)  condensation nuclei.

Question 6

Explain how a raindrop forms through the Bergeron process. How does it differ from the collision- coalescence process?

Accepted Answer

The Bergeron process occurs in a cold cl

Question 7

Discuss at least three ways that humans attempt to modify the weather.

Accepted Answer

Students should be able to dis

Question 8

This cloud sometimes resembles mare's tails.

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrus 
B)  altostratus 
C)  cumulonimbus 
D)  nimbostratus 
E)  cirrostratus 
A)  cirrus 
B)  altostratus 
C)  cumulonimbus 
D)  nimbostratus 
E)  cirrostratus

Question 9

The most common way for air to be cooled in order that a cloud may form is by:

Accepted Answer

A)  sinking and contracting. 
B)  evaporating water. 
C)  emitting radiation. 
D)  reflecting radiation. 
E)  rising and expanding. 
A)  sinking and contracting. 
B)  evaporating water. 
C)  emitting radiation. 
D)  reflecting radiation. 
E)  rising and expanding.

Question 10

Studies have shown no statistical significance in attempts to suppress hail via cloud seeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Radiation fog can actually be deeper and more widespread with a light breeze than under calm conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The water content or volume of a raindrop is approximately ________ times that of a typical cloud droplet.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 billion 
B)  100 
C)  10 
D)  1 million 
E)  1000 
A)  1 billion 
B)  100 
C)  10 
D)  1 million 
E)  1000

Question 13

Supercooled water is water which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  part liquid and part solid. 
B)  a special form of ice. 
C)  produced from dry ice. 
D)  still liquid at temperatures below 0°C. 
A)  part liquid and part solid. 
B)  a special form of ice. 
C)  produced from dry ice. 
D)  still liquid at temperatures below 0°C.

Question 14

Accurate measurement of precipitation is limited by the effects of the wind.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most of the precipitation that falls in the middle latitudes is formed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Bergeron process. 
B)  condensation of water vapor. 
C)  spontaneous freezing of water droplets in the absence of condensation nuclei. 
D)  collision- coalescence. 
A)  the Bergeron process. 
B)  condensation of water vapor. 
C)  spontaneous freezing of water droplets in the absence of condensation nuclei. 
D)  collision- coalescence.

Question 16

Salt, dust particles, and smoke are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  freezing nuclei. 
B)  hydrophobic nuclei. 
C)  anthropogenically- produced cloud nuclei. 
D)  condensation nuclei. 
A)  freezing nuclei. 
B)  hydrophobic nuclei. 
C)  anthropogenically- produced cloud nuclei. 
D)  condensation nuclei.

Question 17

Graupel is:

Accepted Answer

A)  hail stones that have been shattered into pieces. 
B)  a special instrument used to measure snow water equivalent. 
C)  "soft hail" produced by rime. 
D)  rain that evaporates before it hits the ground. 
A)  hail stones that have been shattered into pieces. 
B)  a special instrument used to measure snow water equivalent. 
C)  "soft hail" produced by rime. 
D)  rain that evaporates before it hits the ground.

Question 18

Clouds which have extensive vertical dimensions are often classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  cumulus. 
B)  lenticularis. 
C)  cirrus. 
D)  nimbus. 
A)  cumulus. 
B)  lenticularis. 
C)  cirrus. 
D)  nimbus.

Question 19

Why are high altitude clouds always so thin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Air layers are stable there. 
B)  Not enough particulates are present. 
C)  Winds are faster at high levels. 
D)  Very little water vapor is present. 
E)  Air layers are unstable there. 
A)  Air layers are stable there. 
B)  Not enough particulates are present. 
C)  Winds are faster at high levels. 
D)  Very little water vapor is present. 
E)  Air layers are unstable there.

Question 20

Contrast nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds, paying special attention to their form, conditions of formation, and associated weather.

Accepted Answer

Nimbostratus: forms under stable conditi

You observe a cloud at an altitude of 3000 m. This cloud name would have the prefix:

A precipitation droplet with a diameter of 0.25 mm would be classified as rain.

The cloud droplets in a cloud are formed by water vapor molecules and:

Nimbostratus clouds can form in air that is stable.

All of the following are necessary ingredients for cloud formation EXCEPT:

Explain how a raindrop forms through the Bergeron process. How does it differ from the collision- coalescence process?

Discuss at least three ways that humans attempt to modify the weather.

This cloud sometimes resembles mare's tails.

The most common way for air to be cooled in order that a cloud may form is by:

Studies have shown no statistical significance in attempts to suppress hail via cloud seeding.

Radiation fog can actually be deeper and more widespread with a light breeze than under calm conditions.

The water content or volume of a raindrop is approximately ________ times that of a typical cloud droplet.

Supercooled water is water which is:

Accurate measurement of precipitation is limited by the effects of the wind.

Most of the precipitation that falls in the middle latitudes is formed by:

Salt, dust particles, and smoke are all examples of:

Graupel is:

Clouds which have extensive vertical dimensions are often classified as:

Why are high altitude clouds always so thin?

Contrast nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds, paying special attention to their form, conditions of formation, and associated weather.

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Exam 5: Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

You observe a cloud at an altitude of 3000 m. This cloud name would have the prefix:

A precipitation droplet with a diameter of 0.25 mm would be classified as rain.

The cloud droplets in a cloud are formed by water vapor molecules and:

Nimbostratus clouds can form in air that is stable.

All of the following are necessary ingredients for cloud formation EXCEPT:

Explain how a raindrop forms through the Bergeron process. How does it differ from the collision- coalescence process?

Discuss at least three ways that humans attempt to modify the weather.

This cloud sometimes resembles mare's tails.

The most common way for air to be cooled in order that a cloud may form is by:

Studies have shown no statistical significance in attempts to suppress hail via cloud seeding.

Radiation fog can actually be deeper and more widespread with a light breeze than under calm conditions.

The water content or volume of a raindrop is approximately ________ times that of a typical cloud droplet.

Supercooled water is water which is:

Accurate measurement of precipitation is limited by the effects of the wind.

Most of the precipitation that falls in the middle latitudes is formed by:

Salt, dust particles, and smoke are all examples of:

Graupel is:

Clouds which have extensive vertical dimensions are often classified as:

Why are high altitude clouds always so thin?

Contrast nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds, paying special attention to their form, conditions of formation, and associated weather.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters