Question 1

The most conspicuous difference between winter and summer precipitation totals is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  the eastern U.S. 
B)  the intertropical convergence zone. 
C)  southern and eastern Asia. 
D)  Europe. 
E)  Antarctica. 
A)  the eastern U.S. 
B)  the intertropical convergence zone. 
C)  southern and eastern Asia. 
D)  Europe. 
E)  Antarctica.

Question 2

Convective uplift often accompanies and enhances frontal and orographic lifting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the four families of clouds? Give a specific example of a cloud type from each family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the four families of clouds?...

Question 4

The total amount of water vapor leaving the Earth's surface is called

Accepted Answer

A)  evaporation. 
B)  latent heat. 
C)  evapotranspiration. 
D)  transpiration. 
E)  runoff. 
A)  evaporation. 
B)  latent heat. 
C)  evapotranspiration. 
D)  transpiration. 
E)  runoff.

Question 5

High emissions of energy in the 6.7 - 7.3 micrometer range allows satellites to detect ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  water vapor 
B)  clouds 
C)  lakes 
D)  rain 
E)  lightning 
A)  water vapor 
B)  clouds 
C)  lakes 
D)  rain 
E)  lightning

Question 6

________ are widespread low clouds associated with drizzly rain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are widespread low clouds associated with...

Question 7

Large raindrops, large snowflakes, or hail indicate ________ in the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large raindrops, large snowflakes, or hail indicate...

Question 8

The net effect of global dimming has been to ________ the effect of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

Accepted Answer

A)  double 
B)  completely negate 
C)  slightly lessen 
D)  halve 
E)  slightly increase 
A)  double 
B)  completely negate 
C)  slightly lessen 
D)  halve 
E)  slightly increase

Question 9

Which of the following cloud types has the greatest height (from top to bottom of the cloud)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

"Extreme danger", "Danger", Extreme caution", and "Caution" are categories of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  wind speed 
B)  temperature 
C)  ultraviolet energy 
D)  humidity 
E)  the heat index 
A)  wind speed 
B)  temperature 
C)  ultraviolet energy 
D)  humidity 
E)  the heat index

Question 11

Frontal activity is common in the tropical and high latitudes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Most regions of the globe receive a ________ maximum of rainfall.

Accepted Answer

A)  summer 
B)  winter 
C)  equinoctial 
D)  January 
E)  none of the above 
A)  summer 
B)  winter 
C)  equinoctial 
D)  January 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Water's ability to break down rocks is the result of its ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Water's ability to break down rocks is...

Question 14

Relative humidity and specific humidity are both measured as a percentage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A precipitation type extremely characteristic of the lower latitudes is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a rain shadow 
B)  sleet 
C)  ice crystals 
D)  convergent lifting 
E)  frontal lifting 
A)  a rain shadow 
B)  sleet 
C)  ice crystals 
D)  convergent lifting 
E)  frontal lifting

Question 16

The altitude at which rising air reaches the dew point temperature is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  lifting condensation level 
B)  upslope fog 
C)  precipitation level 
D)  isohyet 
E)  adiabat 
A)  lifting condensation level 
B)  upslope fog 
C)  precipitation level 
D)  isohyet 
E)  adiabat

Question 17

A stratiform cloud would be a type that is spread over the entire sky.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Fog represents a major form of precipitation for the Earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Vapor pressure is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the pressure exerted by the air 
B)  highest when the air is not close to saturation 
C)  highest when temperatures are lowest 
D)  the force of raindrops as they strike Earth 
E)  maximized during saturation 
A)  the pressure exerted by the air 
B)  highest when the air is not close to saturation 
C)  highest when temperatures are lowest 
D)  the force of raindrops as they strike Earth 
E)  maximized during saturation

Question 20

An observer can determine the atmosphere is stable by noticing ________.

Accepted Answer

horizontal

The most conspicuous difference between winter and summer precipitation totals is found in

Convective uplift often accompanies and enhances frontal and orographic lifting.

What are the four families of clouds? Give a specific example of a cloud type from each family.

The total amount of water vapor leaving the Earth's surface is called

High emissions of energy in the 6.7 - 7.3 micrometer range allows satellites to detect ________.

________ are widespread low clouds associated with drizzly rain.

Large raindrops, large snowflakes, or hail indicate ________ in the atmosphere.

The net effect of global dimming has been to ________ the effect of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the following cloud types has the greatest height (from top to bottom of the cloud)?

"Extreme danger", "Danger", Extreme caution", and "Caution" are categories of ________.

Frontal activity is common in the tropical and high latitudes.

Most regions of the globe receive a ________ maximum of rainfall.

Water's ability to break down rocks is the result of its ________.

Relative humidity and specific humidity are both measured as a percentage.

A precipitation type extremely characteristic of the lower latitudes is ________.

The altitude at which rising air reaches the dew point temperature is the ________.

A stratiform cloud would be a type that is spread over the entire sky.

Fog represents a major form of precipitation for the Earth.

Vapor pressure is ________.

An observer can determine the atmosphere is stable by noticing ________.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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Exam 6: Atmospheric Moisture

The most conspicuous difference between winter and summer precipitation totals is found in

Convective uplift often accompanies and enhances frontal and orographic lifting.

What are the four families of clouds? Give a specific example of a cloud type from each family.

The total amount of water vapor leaving the Earth's surface is called

High emissions of energy in the 6.7 - 7.3 micrometer range allows satellites to detect ________.

________ are widespread low clouds associated with drizzly rain.

Large raindrops, large snowflakes, or hail indicate ________ in the atmosphere.

The net effect of global dimming has been to ________ the effect of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.

Which of the following cloud types has the greatest height (from top to bottom of the cloud)?

"Extreme danger", "Danger", Extreme caution", and "Caution" are categories of ________.

Frontal activity is common in the tropical and high latitudes.

Most regions of the globe receive a ________ maximum of rainfall.

Water's ability to break down rocks is the result of its ________.

Relative humidity and specific humidity are both measured as a percentage.

A precipitation type extremely characteristic of the lower latitudes is ________.

The altitude at which rising air reaches the dew point temperature is the ________.

A stratiform cloud would be a type that is spread over the entire sky.

Fog represents a major form of precipitation for the Earth.

Vapor pressure is ________.

An observer can determine the atmosphere is stable by noticing ________.

Introduction to Earth

Portraying Earth

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Insolation and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Disturbances

Climatic and Climate Change

The Hydrosphere

Cycles and Patterns in the Biosphere

Terrestrial Flora and Fauna

Soils

Introduction to Landform Study

The Internal Processes

Preliminaries to Erosion: Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fluvial Processes

Karst and Hydrothermal Processes

The Topography of Arid Lands

Glacial Modification of Terrain

Coastal Processes and Terrain

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