Question 1

Some species of trees can transpire about 80 gallons of water a day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ratio between the measurable amount of water vapor that is in a definable body of air and the maximum amount of water vapor that a definable body of air can hold at a given temperature

Accepted Answer

A)   relative humidity
B)   maximum humidity
C)   hydrologic cycle
D)   specific humidity
E)   total humidityF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

The maximum amount of water vapor that a definable body of air can hold at a given temperature

Accepted Answer

A)   humidity
B)   maximum humidity
C)   hydrologic cycle
D)   specific humidity
E)   relative humidityF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

There are three kinds of measurements of humidity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Relative humidity refers to the maximum amount of water vapor that a definable body of air can hold at a given temperature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

97% of all of the water on the Earth is marine (salt)water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Layered sheets of clouds that have a thick and dark appearance are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   cirrus clouds.
B)   nimbostratus clouds.
C)   cumulus clouds.
D)   cumulonimbus clouds.
E)   stratus cloudsF) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

A drop of water contains about a million molecules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A body of air that has a relatively high environmental lapse rate compared to average potential uplifting air.

Accepted Answer

A)   stable air
B)   unstable air
C)   windward side
D)   leeward side
E)   rain shadowF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Advection fog develops when warm air flows over a cooler surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Stable air is

Accepted Answer

A)   a body of air that has a relatively low environmental lapse rate compared to potential average uplifting air.
B)   a body of air that has a relatively high environmental lapse rate compared to potential average uplifting air.
C)   the side of a mountain range that faces prevailing winds.
D)   the side of a mountain range that faces opposite the prevailing wind direction.
E)   the body of land on the leeward side of a mountain range that is relatively dry and hot due to adiabatic warming.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

.It is not possible for relative humidity to get over 100%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Water vapor flows from areas of low density to areas of high density.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match between columns
                        Premises: ice crystals that are continually pulled back up and grow in size during violent thunderstorms
rain that freezes on impact with ground that is below the freezing point of water
rain that freezes before reaching the ground
large, unfrozen water droplets
ice crystals that do not melt before reaching the surface

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Question 15

The dry adiabatic lapse rate is 10 °C per 1000 m of elevation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Convectional uplift results in distinct bubbles of air rising through denser surrounding air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Rain that freezes on impact with ground that is below the freezing point of water is known as sleet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Convectional uplift is uplift of air that occurs

Accepted Answer

A)   when bubble of warm air rise within an unstable body of air.
B)   when a flowing body of air encounters a mountain range.
C)   along the boundary of contrasting bodies of air.
D)   when large bodies of air meet in a central location.
E)   when bubbles of warm air rise within a stable body of air.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Relative humidity refers to the measure of how much water vapor is in the air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The international cloud classification scheme recognizes three categories of clouds based on their form. What are these classifications and their forms?

Accepted Answer

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There are three kinds of measurements of humidity.

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The ratio between the measurable amount of water vapor that is in a definable body of air and the maximum amount of water vapor that a definable body of air can hold at a given temperature

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Layered sheets of clouds that have a thick and dark appearance are known as

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Convectional uplift is uplift of air that occurs

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Advection fog develops when warm air flows over a cooler surface.

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Some species of trees can transpire about 80 gallons of water a day.

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The international cloud classification scheme recognizes three categories of clouds based on their form. What are these classifications and their forms?

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97% of all of the water on the Earth is marine (salt)water.

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Water vapor flows from areas of low density to areas of high density.

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.It is not possible for relative humidity to get over 100%.

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Relative humidity refers to the maximum amount of water vapor that a definable body of air can hold at a given temperature.

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A body of air that has a relatively high environmental lapse rate compared to average potential uplifting air.

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A drop of water contains about a million molecules.

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Stable air is

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Relative humidity refers to the measure of how much water vapor is in the air.

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Rain that freezes on impact with ground that is below the freezing point of water is known as sleet.

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Convectional uplift results in distinct bubbles of air rising through denser surrounding air.

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There are three kinds of measurements of humidity.

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The ratio between the measurable amount of water vapor that is in a definable body of air and the maximum amount of water vapor that a definable body of air can hold at a given temperature

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Layered sheets of clouds that have a thick and dark appearance are known as

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Convectional uplift is uplift of air that occurs

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Advection fog develops when warm air flows over a cooler surface.

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Some species of trees can transpire about 80 gallons of water a day.

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The international cloud classification scheme recognizes three categories of clouds based on their form. What are these classifications and their forms?

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97% of all of the water on the Earth is marine (salt)water.

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Water vapor flows from areas of low density to areas of high density.

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The dry adiabatic lapse rate is 10 °C per 1000 m of elevation.

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.It is not possible for relative humidity to get over 100%.

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Relative humidity refers to the maximum amount of water vapor that a definable body of air can hold at a given temperature.

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A body of air that has a relatively high environmental lapse rate compared to average potential uplifting air.

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A drop of water contains about a million molecules.

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Match each description with the correct term.

Relative humidity refers to the measure of how much water vapor is in the air.

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Rain that freezes on impact with ground that is below the freezing point of water is known as sleet.

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Convectional uplift results in distinct bubbles of air rising through denser surrounding air.

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