Question 1

The most violent of all storms are associated with __________ clouds.

Accepted Answer

A) altocumulus 
B) cirrocumulus 
C) nimbostratus 
D) cumulonimbus 
A) altocumulus 
B) cirrocumulus 
C) nimbostratus 
D) cumulonimbus

Question 2

If the air temperature remains constant, while evaporating water this will __________ the relative humidity and __________ the dew point.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease; increase 
B) increase; decrease 
C) increase; not change 
D) increase; increase 
A) decrease; increase 
B) increase; decrease 
C) increase; not change 
D) increase; increase

Question 3

The stability of air is determined by measuring the temperature of the atmosphere at various heights (environmental lapse rate).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

While the exact figure is highly variable, a general ratio of __________ inches of snow to 1 inch of water can be used to calculate the water equivalent of a given volume of snow.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 1 
A) 10 
B) 2 
C) 5 
D) 1

Question 5

Locations in the southern U. S. generally have higher specific humidity relative to more northerly locations because

Accepted Answer

A) higher air temperatures in the Gulf States 
B) lower air temperature in Southern California. 
C) lower water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico. 
D) low humidity of the air over the deserts of Arizona. 
A) higher air temperatures in the Gulf States 
B) lower air temperature in Southern California. 
C) lower water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico. 
D) low humidity of the air over the deserts of Arizona.

Question 6

In a thunderstorm, the release of latent heat _______ the temperature of a parcel of air and causes the parcel of air to _______ if it is warmer than the surrounding air.

Accepted Answer

A) increases, rise 
B) increases, sink 
C) decreases, rise 
D) decreases, sink 
A) increases, rise 
B) increases, sink 
C) decreases, rise 
D) decreases, sink

Question 7

In cold clouds, ice crystals take up water vapor and grow by sublimation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following terms are associated with the global hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) condensation 
B) weathering 
C) precipitation 
D) evaporation 
A) condensation 
B) weathering 
C) precipitation 
D) evaporation

Question 9

The environmental lapse rate is caused by adiabatic cooling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Atmospheric moisture deposited at the Earth's surface as rain, hail sleet, snow etc.

Accepted Answer

A) precipitation 
B) percolation; 
C) evaporation; 
D) evapotranspiration 
A) precipitation 
B) percolation; 
C) evaporation; 
D) evapotranspiration

Question 11

Assuming a parcel of air is unsaturated, which of the following environmental lapse rates could produce the most unstable conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) 1°C per 1,000 m 
B) 3.5°C per 1,000 m 
C) 6°C per 1,000 m 
D) 11°C per 1,000 m 
A) 1°C per 1,000 m 
B) 3.5°C per 1,000 m 
C) 6°C per 1,000 m 
D) 11°C per 1,000 m

Question 12

Using Figure 4.5, which is closest to the specific humidity near the poles?

Accepted Answer

A) -20 g/Kg 
B) 4 g/Kg 
C) 15 g/Kg 
D) 26 g/Kg 
A) -20 g/Kg 
B) 4 g/Kg 
C) 15 g/Kg 
D) 26 g/Kg

Question 13

Given the average snow/liquid ratio, what is yearly precipitation in your town if received 24" of rain and 35. 2" of snow? How would this figure vary for very loose powdery snow, common to the ski slopes of Colorado and for old, partially melted snow?|

Accepted Answer

yearly precipitation would be 27. 2" 24

Question 14

When air is chilled slowly to the ____________________ temperature, it will eventually reach saturation (holds the maximum amount of water vapor possible).

Accepted Answer

The answer of When air is chilled slowly to the...

Question 15

___________________ is when ice changes directly from the solid phase to the gaseous phase without a transitional liquid phase.

Accepted Answer

A) evaporation 
B) deposition 
C) sublimation 
D) condensation 
A) evaporation 
B) deposition 
C) sublimation 
D) condensation

Question 16

Which figure best represents the percentage of fresh water compared to total water on Earth

Accepted Answer

A) 20-25% 
B) 10-15% 
C) 5-10% 
D) 1-5% 
A) 20-25% 
B) 10-15% 
C) 5-10% 
D) 1-5%

Question 17

At Point 2, air is ___________________ by the __________________ adiabatic lapse rate.

Accepted Answer

A) cooling, dry 
B) warming, dry 
C) cooling, wet 
D) warming, wet 
A) cooling, dry 
B) warming, dry 
C) cooling, wet 
D) warming, wet

Question 18

When the water vapor content remains constant, an increase in temperature results in an increase in relative humidity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When there is the maximum number of water vapor molecules in the air at a particular temperature, we say that the air is saturated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When water vapor is converted into water droplets due to cooling, the process is called:

Accepted Answer

A) percolation 
B) evaporation 
C) condensation 
D) evapotranspiration 
A) percolation 
B) evaporation 
C) condensation 
D) evapotranspiration

The most violent of all storms are associated with __________ clouds.

If the air temperature remains constant, while evaporating water this will the relative humidity and the dew point.

The stability of air is determined by measuring the temperature of the atmosphere at various heights (environmental lapse rate).

While the exact figure is highly variable, a general ratio of __________ inches of snow to 1 inch of water can be used to calculate the water equivalent of a given volume of snow.

Locations in the southern U. S. generally have higher specific humidity relative to more northerly locations because

In a thunderstorm, the release of latent heat _ the temperature of a parcel of air and causes the parcel of air to _ if it is warmer than the surrounding air.

In cold clouds, ice crystals take up water vapor and grow by sublimation.

All of the following terms are associated with the global hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

The environmental lapse rate is caused by adiabatic cooling.

Atmospheric moisture deposited at the Earth's surface as rain, hail sleet, snow etc.

Assuming a parcel of air is unsaturated, which of the following environmental lapse rates could produce the most unstable conditions?

Using Figure 4.5, which is closest to the specific humidity near the poles?

Given the average snow/liquid ratio, what is yearly precipitation in your town if received 24" of rain and 35. 2" of snow? How would this figure vary for very loose powdery snow, common to the ski slopes of Colorado and for old, partially melted snow?|

When air is chilled slowly to the ____________________ temperature, it will eventually reach saturation (holds the maximum amount of water vapor possible).

___________________ is when ice changes directly from the solid phase to the gaseous phase without a transitional liquid phase.

Which figure best represents the percentage of fresh water compared to total water on Earth

At Point 2, air is _ by the adiabatic lapse rate.

When the water vapor content remains constant, an increase in temperature results in an increase in relative humidity.

When there is the maximum number of water vapor molecules in the air at a particular temperature, we say that the air is saturated.

When water vapor is converted into water droplets due to cooling, the process is called:

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Exam 4: Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

The most violent of all storms are associated with __________ clouds.

If the air temperature remains constant, while evaporating water this will __________ the relative humidity and __________ the dew point.

The stability of air is determined by measuring the temperature of the atmosphere at various heights (environmental lapse rate).

While the exact figure is highly variable, a general ratio of __________ inches of snow to 1 inch of water can be used to calculate the water equivalent of a given volume of snow.

Locations in the southern U. S. generally have higher specific humidity relative to more northerly locations because

In a thunderstorm, the release of latent heat _______ the temperature of a parcel of air and causes the parcel of air to _______ if it is warmer than the surrounding air.

In cold clouds, ice crystals take up water vapor and grow by sublimation.

All of the following terms are associated with the global hydrologic cycle EXCEPT:

The environmental lapse rate is caused by adiabatic cooling.

Atmospheric moisture deposited at the Earth's surface as rain, hail sleet, snow etc.

Assuming a parcel of air is unsaturated, which of the following environmental lapse rates could produce the most unstable conditions?

Using Figure 4.5, which is closest to the specific humidity near the poles?

Given the average snow/liquid ratio, what is yearly precipitation in your town if received 24" of rain and 35. 2" of snow? How would this figure vary for very loose powdery snow, common to the ski slopes of Colorado and for old, partially melted snow?|

When air is chilled slowly to the ____________________ temperature, it will eventually reach saturation (holds the maximum amount of water vapor possible).

___________________ is when ice changes directly from the solid phase to the gaseous phase without a transitional liquid phase.

Which figure best represents the percentage of fresh water compared to total water on Earth

At Point 2, air is ___________________ by the __________________ adiabatic lapse rate.

When the water vapor content remains constant, an increase in temperature results in an increase in relative humidity.

When there is the maximum number of water vapor molecules in the air at a particular temperature, we say that the air is saturated.

When water vapor is converted into water droplets due to cooling, the process is called:

Discovering the Earths Dimensions

The Earths Global Energy Balance

Air Temperature

Global Atmospheric and Oceanic Circulation

Weather Systems

Global Climates and Climate Change

Earth From the Inside Out

Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes

Weathering and Mass Wasting

Fresh Water of the Continents

Land-Forms Made by Running Water

Landforms Made by Wind and Waves

Glacial and Periglacial Landforms

Global Soils

Biogeographic Processes

Global Biogeography

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If the air temperature remains constant, while evaporating water this will the relative humidity and the dew point.

In a thunderstorm, the release of latent heat _ the temperature of a parcel of air and causes the parcel of air to _ if it is warmer than the surrounding air.

At Point 2, air is _ by the adiabatic lapse rate.