Question 1

When discussing the water vapor in the air,meteorologists prefer to use absolute humidity rather than mixing ratio.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The capacity of air to hold water vapor is temperature dependent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

More water is evaporated from the oceans than is returned to the oceans by precipitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Stability is measured using a sling psychrometer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following processes requires the highest RELEASE of energy from the water molecules?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below.
  
-In the diagram shown above,the temperature and dew point at the peak (4000 m)would be: (Assume 100% relative humidity and a wet adiabatic lapse rate of 5°C/km.)

Accepted Answer

A) both equal to -5°C. 
B) both equal to -15°C. 
C) equal to -5°C and -10°C,respectively. 
D) equal to -15°C and -5°C,respectively. 
A) both equal to -5°C. 
B) both equal to -15°C. 
C) equal to -5°C and -10°C,respectively. 
D) equal to -15°C and -5°C,respectively.

Question 7

If the environmental lapse rate is less than the wet adiabatic lapse rate,then the atmosphere is:

Accepted Answer

A) absolutely stable. 
B) absolutely unstable 
C) conditionally unstable 
D) cannot determine from this information. 
A) absolutely stable. 
B) absolutely unstable 
C) conditionally unstable 
D) cannot determine from this information.

Question 8

What is the most frequent cause of the air becoming saturated?

Accepted Answer

Saturation usually results fro

Question 9

For a given mass of rising air,the dry adiabatic rate will always be higher than the wet adiabatic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Why does the wet bulb thermometer of a psychrometer read less than the dry bulb?

Accepted Answer

Water is evaporating from the

Question 11

Why is the wet adiabatic rate of cooling less that the dry adiabatic rate?

Accepted Answer

During a wet adiabatic process

Question 12

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below.
  
-In the diagram shown above,the parcel would have a temperature of ________ when it reached the base on the leeward side of the mountain.

Accepted Answer

A) 15°C 
B) 20°C 
C) 25°C 
D) 35°C 
A) 15°C 
B) 20°C 
C) 25°C 
D) 35°C

Question 13

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What is the mixing ratio of this parcel?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 g/m³ 
B) 2 g/m³ 
C) 0)2 g/kg 
D) 5 g/kg 
A) 10 g/m³ 
B) 2 g/m³ 
C) 0)2 g/kg 
D) 5 g/kg

Question 14

A cold air mass that is warmed at its base from contact with the warm ground will have its lapse rate:

Accepted Answer

A) compressed. 
B) decreased. 
C) remain constant. 
D) increased. 
E) changed to an inversion. 
A) compressed. 
B) decreased. 
C) remain constant. 
D) increased. 
E) changed to an inversion.

Question 15

List two atmospheric phenomena in air near the surface that are likely when the air is very stable.

Accepted Answer

fog,haze,clear skies

Question 16

If the temperature remains unchanged and the mixing ratio drops,the relative humidity will increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Relative humidity is "relative" to pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The environmental lapse rate is usually the same as the dry adiabatic rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The average annual precipitation for the earth is equal to the annual amount of evaporated water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The atmosphere is most unstable when the temperature of the air ________ with height.

Accepted Answer

A) is uniform 
B) drops rapidly 
C) increases slightly 
D) decreases slightly 
E) increases rapidly 
A) is uniform 
B) drops rapidly 
C) increases slightly 
D) decreases slightly 
E) increases rapidly

When discussing the water vapor in the air,meteorologists prefer to use absolute humidity rather than mixing ratio.

The capacity of air to hold water vapor is temperature dependent.

More water is evaporated from the oceans than is returned to the oceans by precipitation.

Stability is measured using a sling psychrometer.

Which of the following processes requires the highest RELEASE of energy from the water molecules?

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below. -In the diagram shown above,the temperature and dew point at the peak (4000 m)would be: (Assume 100% relative humidity and a wet adiabatic lapse rate of 5°C/km.)

If the environmental lapse rate is less than the wet adiabatic lapse rate,then the atmosphere is:

What is the most frequent cause of the air becoming saturated?

For a given mass of rising air,the dry adiabatic rate will always be higher than the wet adiabatic rate.

Why does the wet bulb thermometer of a psychrometer read less than the dry bulb?

Why is the wet adiabatic rate of cooling less that the dry adiabatic rate?

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below. -In the diagram shown above,the parcel would have a temperature of ________ when it reached the base on the leeward side of the mountain.

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What is the mixing ratio of this parcel?

A cold air mass that is warmed at its base from contact with the warm ground will have its lapse rate:

List two atmospheric phenomena in air near the surface that are likely when the air is very stable.

If the temperature remains unchanged and the mixing ratio drops,the relative humidity will increase.

Relative humidity is "relative" to pressure.

The environmental lapse rate is usually the same as the dry adiabatic rate.

The average annual precipitation for the earth is equal to the annual amount of evaporated water.

The atmosphere is most unstable when the temperature of the air ________ with height.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

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

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Exam 4: Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

When discussing the water vapor in the air,meteorologists prefer to use absolute humidity rather than mixing ratio.

The capacity of air to hold water vapor is temperature dependent.

More water is evaporated from the oceans than is returned to the oceans by precipitation.

Stability is measured using a sling psychrometer.

Which of the following processes requires the highest RELEASE of energy from the water molecules?

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below. -In the diagram shown above,the temperature and dew point at the peak (4000 m)would be: (Assume 100% relative humidity and a wet adiabatic lapse rate of 5°C/km.)

If the environmental lapse rate is less than the wet adiabatic lapse rate,then the atmosphere is:

What is the most frequent cause of the air becoming saturated?

For a given mass of rising air,the dry adiabatic rate will always be higher than the wet adiabatic rate.

Why does the wet bulb thermometer of a psychrometer read less than the dry bulb?

Why is the wet adiabatic rate of cooling less that the dry adiabatic rate?

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below. -In the diagram shown above,the parcel would have a temperature of ________ when it reached the base on the leeward side of the mountain.

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What is the mixing ratio of this parcel?

A cold air mass that is warmed at its base from contact with the warm ground will have its lapse rate:

List two atmospheric phenomena in air near the surface that are likely when the air is very stable.

If the temperature remains unchanged and the mixing ratio drops,the relative humidity will increase.

Relative humidity is "relative" to pressure.

The environmental lapse rate is usually the same as the dry adiabatic rate.

The average annual precipitation for the earth is equal to the annual amount of evaporated water.

The atmosphere is most unstable when the temperature of the air ________ with height.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

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