Question 1

Which of the following would not be caused by humidity reaching 100%?

Accepted Answer

A)  It hails. 
B)  It rains. 
C)  It gets warmer. 
D)  It snows. 
E)  Clouds form. 
A)  It hails. 
B)  It rains. 
C)  It gets warmer. 
D)  It snows. 
E)  Clouds form.

Question 2

High clouds that form delicate veil- like patches or extended wispy fibers are termed_____  .

Accepted Answer

A)  cumulus 
B)  stratus 
C)  cirrus 
D)  alto 
A)  cumulus 
B)  stratus 
C)  cirrus 
D)  alto

Question 3

How does snow vary with temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warm snow is powdery and light, while cold snow is moist. 
B)  Snow has a uniform moisture content, but warm snow consists of larger crystals. 
C)  Cold snow is powdery and light, while warm snow is moist. 
D)  Warm snow is often called sleet because it is mixed with rain, but cold snow is more like hail with very large solid ice crystals. 
E)  Snow has a uniform moisture content, but cold snow consists of larger crystals. 
A)  Warm snow is powdery and light, while cold snow is moist. 
B)  Snow has a uniform moisture content, but warm snow consists of larger crystals. 
C)  Cold snow is powdery and light, while warm snow is moist. 
D)  Warm snow is often called sleet because it is mixed with rain, but cold snow is more like hail with very large solid ice crystals. 
E)  Snow has a uniform moisture content, but cold snow consists of larger crystals.

Question 4

Given an environmental lapse rate of 5°C/1000 m and a dry adiabatic of 10°C, what would what would happen if unsaturated air that had a temperature of 25°C at the surface were forced to rise 2000 m in the air?

Accepted Answer

A)  It would keep rising because it would be less dense than the surrounding air. 
B)  It would be warmer than the air around it so it would keep rising. 
C)  It would be colder than the air around it so it would sink. 
D)  It would sink back to the surface because it was more dense than the surrounding air. 
E)  It would have the same temperature and density as the surrounding air so it would stay at that height. 
A)  It would keep rising because it would be less dense than the surrounding air. 
B)  It would be warmer than the air around it so it would keep rising. 
C)  It would be colder than the air around it so it would sink. 
D)  It would sink back to the surface because it was more dense than the surrounding air. 
E)  It would have the same temperature and density as the surrounding air so it would stay at that height.

Question 5

What is the difference between a gas and a liquid?

Accepted Answer

A)  A gas is composed of individual atoms that have no bonds, while a liquid is made up of molecules with bonds between atoms. 
B)  A liquid is "wet," meaning it will attach to things, while a gas does not do this. 
C)  A liquid is composed of individual atoms that have no bonds, while a gas is made up of molecules with bonds between atoms. 
D)  A liquid has a fixed volume but a gas does not. 
E)  A gas has a fixed volume but a liquid does not. 
A)  A gas is composed of individual atoms that have no bonds, while a liquid is made up of molecules with bonds between atoms. 
B)  A liquid is "wet," meaning it will attach to things, while a gas does not do this. 
C)  A liquid is composed of individual atoms that have no bonds, while a gas is made up of molecules with bonds between atoms. 
D)  A liquid has a fixed volume but a gas does not. 
E)  A gas has a fixed volume but a liquid does not.

Question 6

High clouds that form delicate veil- like patches or wispy fibers are called_____  clouds.

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrus 
B)  cumulus 
C)  cumulonimbus 
D)  stratus 
A)  cirrus 
B)  cumulus 
C)  cumulonimbus 
D)  stratus

Question 7

Compare and contrast Bergeron Process with the Collision- Coalescence Process.

Accepted Answer

The Bergeron Process is applicable to co

Question 8

Which of the following is the most useful measure of water vapor in the air?

Accepted Answer

A)  relative humidity 
B)  air pressure 
C)  temperature 
D)  dew point 
E)  mixing ratio 
A)  relative humidity 
B)  air pressure 
C)  temperature 
D)  dew point 
E)  mixing ratio

Question 9

A dark gray cloud that blankets the sky and often generates precipitation is called_____  .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The classification of air as stable or unstable is based on _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  humidity 
B)  temperature 
C)  likelihood to rise 
D)  state 
A)  humidity 
B)  temperature 
C)  likelihood to rise 
D)  state

Question 11

If you heat a jar with water in it, the amount of water vapor that will go into the air in order to reach saturation will _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in amount 
B)  decrease in amount 
C)  raise the temperature of the water 
D)  lower the temperature of the water 
E)  Everything will stay the same. 
A)  increase in amount 
B)  decrease in amount 
C)  raise the temperature of the water 
D)  lower the temperature of the water 
E)  Everything will stay the same.

Question 12

Thunder and lightning are normally associated with _____  clouds.

Accepted Answer

A)  cirrus 
B)  cumulus 
C)  cumulonimbus 
D)  stratus 
A)  cirrus 
B)  cumulus 
C)  cumulonimbus 
D)  stratus

Question 13

Considering the factors involved in the formation of clouds, briefly discuss the relationship of climate and clouds. Would you expect such things as cloud height and the types of clouds to vary from one region to another due to differing climates? Why or why not? Also, how would geography affect this process?

Accepted Answer

Some climate variations are associated w

Question 14

The latent heat of melting is 80 calories for 1 gram of ice. If 1 gram of ice absorbs 120 calories, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 gram of water at a temperature of 40°C 
B)  a mixture of water and steam at a temperature of 120°C 
C)  a mixture of ice and water at a temperature of 0°C 
D)  1 gram of water at a temperature of 120°C 
E)  1 gram of water at a temperature of 20°C 
A)  1 gram of water at a temperature of 40°C 
B)  a mixture of water and steam at a temperature of 120°C 
C)  a mixture of ice and water at a temperature of 0°C 
D)  1 gram of water at a temperature of 120°C 
E)  1 gram of water at a temperature of 20°C

Question 15

This fog results from adiabatic cooling.

Accepted Answer

A)  advection 
B)  radiation 
C)  steam 
D)  upslope 
A)  advection 
B)  radiation 
C)  steam 
D)  upslope

Question 16

Examine the words and/or phrases below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A)  condensation 
B)  sublimation 
C)  melting 
D)  evaporation 
A)  condensation 
B)  sublimation 
C)  melting 
D)  evaporation

Question 17

This cloud type is confined to the middle height range.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Please answer the following questions using the data below:
HS1U1B12S1U1B0O vapor content: 14 grams
HS1U1B12S1U1B0O vapor capacity: 20 grams at 25 degrees Celsius
14 grams at 20°C 10 grams at 15°C
-What is the dew point for the conditions listed above?

Accepted Answer

A)  15°C 
B)  25°C 
C)  20°C 
D)  colder than 15°C 
A)  15°C 
B)  25°C 
C)  20°C 
D)  colder than 15°C

Question 19

If the temperature rises and the amount of moisture in the air remains unchanged, the relative humidity will_____  .

Accepted Answer

A)  stay the same 
B)  fluctuate 
C)  decrease 
D)  increase 
A)  stay the same 
B)  fluctuate 
C)  decrease 
D)  increase

Question 20

The process by which water vapor changes directly to a solid is referred to as_____  .

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition 
B)  condensation 
C)  melting 
D)  evaporation 
A)  deposition 
B)  condensation 
C)  melting 
D)  evaporation

Exam 17: Moisture, Clouds, and Precipitation

Which of the following would not be caused by humidity reaching 100%?

High clouds that form delicate veil- like patches or extended wispy fibers are termed_____ .

How does snow vary with temperature?

Given an environmental lapse rate of 5°C/1000 m and a dry adiabatic of 10°C, what would what would happen if unsaturated air that had a temperature of 25°C at the surface were forced to rise 2000 m in the air?

What is the difference between a gas and a liquid?

High clouds that form delicate veil- like patches or wispy fibers are called_____ clouds.

Compare and contrast Bergeron Process with the Collision- Coalescence Process.

Which of the following is the most useful measure of water vapor in the air?

A dark gray cloud that blankets the sky and often generates precipitation is called_____ .

The classification of air as stable or unstable is based on _____ .

If you heat a jar with water in it, the amount of water vapor that will go into the air in order to reach saturation will _____ .

Thunder and lightning are normally associated with _____ clouds.

The latent heat of melting is 80 calories for 1 gram of ice. If 1 gram of ice absorbs 120 calories, what is the result?

This fog results from adiabatic cooling.

Examine the words and/or phrases below and determine the relationship among the majority of words/phrases. Choose the option that does not fit the pattern.

This cloud type is confined to the middle height range.

Please answer the following questions using the data below: H2O vapor content: 14 grams H2O vapor capacity: 20 grams at 25 degrees Celsius 14 grams at 20°C 10 grams at 15°C -What is the dew point for the conditions listed above?

If the temperature rises and the amount of moisture in the air remains unchanged, the relative humidity will_____ .

The process by which water vapor changes directly to a solid is referred to as_____ .

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