Question 1

An adiabatic process is one in which the:

Accepted Answer

A) temperature remains constant. 
B) altitude of the air parcel remains constant. 
C) heat exchanged with the surroundings is zero. 
D) pressure on the air parcel remains constant. 
E) work done is zero. 
A) temperature remains constant. 
B) altitude of the air parcel remains constant. 
C) heat exchanged with the surroundings is zero. 
D) pressure on the air parcel remains constant. 
E) work done is zero.

Question 2

Which of the following would not be associated with stable atmospheric conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) buildup of pollutants 
B) temperature inversion 
C) widespread fog 
D) afternoon thunderstorms 
A) buildup of pollutants 
B) temperature inversion 
C) widespread fog 
D) afternoon thunderstorms

Question 3

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below.
  
-Given the conditions shown in the diagram above,the elevation of the cloud base would be:

Accepted Answer

A) 111000 m 
B) 2000 m 
C) 2500 m 
D) 3000 m 
A) 111000 m 
B) 2000 m 
C) 2500 m 
D) 3000 m

Question 4

Relative humidity gives a measurement of the amount of water in the air,and is usually measured in grams per cubic meter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What additional information would you need in order to be able to calculate the relative humidity of this parcel?

Accepted Answer

A) air pressure inside the parcel 
B) temperature outside of the parcel 
C) current temperature/capacity to hold water vapor inside the parcel 
D) current vapor pressure inside the parcel 
A) air pressure inside the parcel 
B) temperature outside of the parcel 
C) current temperature/capacity to hold water vapor inside the parcel 
D) current vapor pressure inside the parcel

Question 6

The moist adiabatic rate is different from the dry adiabatic rate because:

Accepted Answer

A) an unstable air parcel expands more rapidly. 
B) latent heat is released inside a parcel of rising saturated air. 
C) saturated air is always unstable. 
D) a parcel of saturated air weighs less than a parcel of unsaturated air. 
E) unsaturated air is always stable. 
A) an unstable air parcel expands more rapidly. 
B) latent heat is released inside a parcel of rising saturated air. 
C) saturated air is always unstable. 
D) a parcel of saturated air weighs less than a parcel of unsaturated air. 
E) unsaturated air is always stable.

Question 7

Sinking or subsiding air cannot form clouds due to the:

Accepted Answer

A) release of latent heat. 
B) loss of particulates. 
C) removal of water vapor. 
D) formation of unstable layers. 
E) warming temperatures. 
A) release of latent heat. 
B) loss of particulates. 
C) removal of water vapor. 
D) formation of unstable layers. 
E) warming temperatures.

Question 8

Relative humidity indicates the:

Accepted Answer

A) probability of precipitation. 
B) chance of cloud formation. 
C) chance for evaporation of water. 
D) nearness to saturation for the air. 
E) actual amount of water in the air. 
A) probability of precipitation. 
B) chance of cloud formation. 
C) chance for evaporation of water. 
D) nearness to saturation for the air. 
E) actual amount of water in the air.

Question 9

An air parcel rises over a mountain and cools adiabatically.Which lifting mechanism has acted on this parcel?

Accepted Answer

A) orographic lifting 
B) convective lifting 
C) convergence 
D) frontal wedging 
A) orographic lifting 
B) convective lifting 
C) convergence 
D) frontal wedging

Question 10

A wet-bulb thermometer and a dry-bulb thermometer are both parts of which meteorological instrument?

Accepted Answer

A) an anemometer 
B) a thermistor 
C) a sling psychrometer 
D) a barometer 
A) an anemometer 
B) a thermistor 
C) a sling psychrometer 
D) a barometer

Question 11

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What would the absolute humidity be if the volume were to double?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 g/m³ 
B) 20 g/m³ 
C) 2)5 g/m³ 
D) The absolute humidity would remain unchanged. 
A) 5 g/m³ 
B) 20 g/m³ 
C) 2)5 g/m³ 
D) The absolute humidity would remain unchanged.

An adiabatic process is one in which the:

Which of the following would not be associated with stable atmospheric conditions?

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below. -Given the conditions shown in the diagram above,the elevation of the cloud base would be:

Relative humidity gives a measurement of the amount of water in the air,and is usually measured in grams per cubic meter.

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What additional information would you need in order to be able to calculate the relative humidity of this parcel?

The moist adiabatic rate is different from the dry adiabatic rate because:

Sinking or subsiding air cannot form clouds due to the:

Relative humidity indicates the:

An air parcel rises over a mountain and cools adiabatically.Which lifting mechanism has acted on this parcel?

A wet-bulb thermometer and a dry-bulb thermometer are both parts of which meteorological instrument?

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What would the absolute humidity be if the volume were to double?

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

An adiabatic process is one in which the:

Which of the following would not be associated with stable atmospheric conditions?

For the following questions,refer to the diagram shown below. -Given the conditions shown in the diagram above,the elevation of the cloud base would be:

Relative humidity gives a measurement of the amount of water in the air,and is usually measured in grams per cubic meter.

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What additional information would you need in order to be able to calculate the relative humidity of this parcel?

The moist adiabatic rate is different from the dry adiabatic rate because:

Sinking or subsiding air cannot form clouds due to the:

Relative humidity indicates the:

An air parcel rises over a mountain and cools adiabatically.Which lifting mechanism has acted on this parcel?

A wet-bulb thermometer and a dry-bulb thermometer are both parts of which meteorological instrument?

-Refer to the diagram of a simple parcel above.What would the absolute humidity be if the volume were to double?

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