Exam 4: Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Microscopic particles, such as dust particles and sea salt crystals, are known as __________ that serve as "landing pads" on which water vapor can condense.

Precipitation that flows on the land into streams and rivers and then eventually to lakes and oceans is known as:

If the environmental lapse rate is significantly less than the dry adiabatic rate, a parcel of air will be

The smallest portion of fresh water today is located in

Which statement favors cloud formation?

The return of precipitation to the atmosphere as water vapor occurs through:

All of the following can lift air EXCEPT

The temperature to which air must be cooled in order to reach saturation is the

When an ice storm takes place, it is likely that _________.

Radiation fog formation is favored when

The absorption of heat and the release of water vapor into the atmosphere in the hydrologic cycle through:

Normally, a parcel of air __________ if it is warmer than the surrounding air; conversely, the air parcel will __________ if it is cooler than the surrounding air.

Identify the sequence that best exemplifies how water moves from the ocean to the land and then back to the ocean?

Clouds are classified and named based entirely on the altitude where they are located.

Using Figure 4.5, which best represents the specific humidity near the equator?

Relative humidity is a ratio of the air's actual water vapor content compared with the amount of water vapor required for saturation at that temperature (and pressure).

Water changing to the gaseous phase is known as __________.

The largest portion of fresh water today is located in

When uplifted air continues to rise past the Lifting Condensation Layer

The specific humidity of a parcel of air at 25 degrees C is roughly ________ greater than the specific humidity of a parcel of air at 13 degrees C.