Question 1

Freezing rain falls as a liquid and freezes once its on the ground.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these clouds is least likely to produce precipitation that reaches the ground?

Accepted Answer

A) cirrostratus 
B) cumulonimbus 
C) nimbostratus 
D) stratus 
A) cirrostratus 
B) cumulonimbus 
C) nimbostratus 
D) stratus

Question 3

Which cloud type is most likely to produce a brief yet intense period of precipitation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The large droplets in a cloud are the least likely to form precipitation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The growth of a cloud droplet into a rain drop large enough to fall to Earth in a warm cloud is accomplished primarily through:

Accepted Answer

A) hygroscopic action. 
B) condensation of water vapor. 
C) supercooling of water. 
D) evaporation of water in the cloud. 
E) collision and coalescence. 
A) hygroscopic action. 
B) condensation of water vapor. 
C) supercooling of water. 
D) evaporation of water in the cloud. 
E) collision and coalescence.

Question 6

The process of cloud seeding is based on the theory that:

Accepted Answer

A) silver iodide crystals act as freezing nuclei and enhance the Bergeron process. 
B) silver iodide crystals make droplets heavier than usual so that they fall to the ground. 
C) warm clouds will produce more rain if droplets are encouraged to freeze inside the cloud. 
D) it is impossible to add too many freezing nuclei;the more you add,the more rain will fall. 
A) silver iodide crystals act as freezing nuclei and enhance the Bergeron process. 
B) silver iodide crystals make droplets heavier than usual so that they fall to the ground. 
C) warm clouds will produce more rain if droplets are encouraged to freeze inside the cloud. 
D) it is impossible to add too many freezing nuclei;the more you add,the more rain will fall.

Question 7

The Bergeron process causes cloud droplets to grow because:

Accepted Answer

A) water freezes instantly when its temperature reaches 0°C. 
B) freezing nuclei are much more common in the atmosphere than other condensation nuclei. 
C) larger drops fall and collect smaller droplets in the cloud. 
D) the saturation vapor pressure is lower near ice crystals than it is near supercooled droplets. 
A) water freezes instantly when its temperature reaches 0°C. 
B) freezing nuclei are much more common in the atmosphere than other condensation nuclei. 
C) larger drops fall and collect smaller droplets in the cloud. 
D) the saturation vapor pressure is lower near ice crystals than it is near supercooled droplets.

Question 8

Large hailstones hit the ground with speeds exceeding 100 mph.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ________ cloud may have an "anvil head."

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which association is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A) fractus - clouds broken into smaller pieces 
B) mammatus - rounded,udder-like bottoms 
C) uncinus - hook-shaped 
D) lenticular - associated with rainbows 
A) fractus - clouds broken into smaller pieces 
B) mammatus - rounded,udder-like bottoms 
C) uncinus - hook-shaped 
D) lenticular - associated with rainbows

Question 13

Contrails formed by aircrafts most closely mimic which type of cloud?

Accepted Answer

A) cirrus 
B) stratus 
C) fair-weather cumulus 
D) cirrocumulus 
A) cirrus 
B) stratus 
C) fair-weather cumulus 
D) cirrocumulus

Question 14

All fogs form over cold surfaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Under which of the following conditions would a heavy snowfall warning be issued?

Accepted Answer

A) snowfall of ten inches in 24 hours 
B) snowfall of four inches in one hour 
C) snowfall of four inches in 12 hours 
D) all of the above 
A) snowfall of ten inches in 24 hours 
B) snowfall of four inches in one hour 
C) snowfall of four inches in 12 hours 
D) all of the above

Question 16

Of the following cloud types,which is most likely to produce the most rain?

Accepted Answer

A) stratus 
B) cumulus 
C) altocumulus 
D) nimbostratus 
E) stratocumulus 
A) stratus 
B) cumulus 
C) altocumulus 
D) nimbostratus 
E) stratocumulus

Question 17

Radiation fog evaporates from the bottom up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The necessary conditions for hail formation include strong upward vertical motion and:

Accepted Answer

A) raindrops larger than 5 mm. 
B) warm temperatures at high levels in the cloud. 
C) large numbers of supercooled droplets. 
D) large numbers of particulates. 
A) raindrops larger than 5 mm. 
B) warm temperatures at high levels in the cloud. 
C) large numbers of supercooled droplets. 
D) large numbers of particulates.

Question 19

Where is the dryest place on Earth?

Accepted Answer

A) Arica,Chile 
B) Riyadh,Saudi Arabia 
C) Cairo,Egypt 
D) Canberra,Australia 
A) Arica,Chile 
B) Riyadh,Saudi Arabia 
C) Cairo,Egypt 
D) Canberra,Australia

Question 20

The type of fog produced when cold air moves over a warm,moist surface is called:

Accepted Answer

A) advection fog. 
B) radiation fog. 
C) steam fog. 
D) frontal fog. 
A) advection fog. 
B) radiation fog. 
C) steam fog. 
D) frontal fog.

Freezing rain falls as a liquid and freezes once its on the ground.

Which of these clouds is least likely to produce precipitation that reaches the ground?

Which cloud type is most likely to produce a brief yet intense period of precipitation?

The large droplets in a cloud are the least likely to form precipitation.

The growth of a cloud droplet into a rain drop large enough to fall to Earth in a warm cloud is accomplished primarily through:

The process of cloud seeding is based on the theory that:

The Bergeron process causes cloud droplets to grow because:

Large hailstones hit the ground with speeds exceeding 100 mph.

The ________ cloud may have an "anvil head."

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

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

Which association is not correct?

Contrails formed by aircrafts most closely mimic which type of cloud?

All fogs form over cold surfaces.

Under which of the following conditions would a heavy snowfall warning be issued?

Of the following cloud types,which is most likely to produce the most rain?

Radiation fog evaporates from the bottom up.

The necessary conditions for hail formation include strong upward vertical motion and:

Where is the dryest place on Earth?

The type of fog produced when cold air moves over a warm,moist surface is called:

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Exam 5: Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Freezing rain falls as a liquid and freezes once its on the ground.

Which of these clouds is least likely to produce precipitation that reaches the ground?

Which cloud type is most likely to produce a brief yet intense period of precipitation?

The large droplets in a cloud are the least likely to form precipitation.

The growth of a cloud droplet into a rain drop large enough to fall to Earth in a warm cloud is accomplished primarily through:

The process of cloud seeding is based on the theory that:

The Bergeron process causes cloud droplets to grow because:

Large hailstones hit the ground with speeds exceeding 100 mph.

The ________ cloud may have an "anvil head."

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

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

Which association is not correct?

Contrails formed by aircrafts most closely mimic which type of cloud?

All fogs form over cold surfaces.

Under which of the following conditions would a heavy snowfall warning be issued?

Of the following cloud types,which is most likely to produce the most rain?

Radiation fog evaporates from the bottom up.

The necessary conditions for hail formation include strong upward vertical motion and:

Where is the dryest place on Earth?

The type of fog produced when cold air moves over a warm,moist surface is called:

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

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