Question 1

Why is the wet adiabatic lapse less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Water is colder at high altitudes
B)  Dry air heats more quickly than wet air
C)  Evaporation as air rises keeps air dry and therefore warmer
D)  Condensation of water releases heat
E)  Formation of water droplets absorbs latent heatF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Maps to show the distribution of precipitation use lines that connect locations with equal precipitation called:

Accepted Answer

A)  isobars
B)  isohyets
C)  isotach
D)  isohypseE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The largest cause of air pollution is transportation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the changes in the characteristics of water is it is transferred through the cycle linking the three states of water.

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Water undergoes several changes in its c...

Question 5

If a cloud forms close to the ground it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  dew
B)  low lying stratus clouds
C)  fog
D)  ground induced precipitation
E)  a cloudbankF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

The sound generated by thunder is the result of which phenomena?

Accepted Answer

A)  The impact of lightning hitting the ground
B)  The rapid expansion of air heated by lightning
C)  The sound of the electrical current associated with lightning
D)  The sound of updrafts
E)  The sound of downdraftsF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

The greatest amount of freshwater on Earth is found:

Accepted Answer

A)  in the oceans
B)  in rivers
C)  in the atmosphere
D)  in groundwater
E)  in ice sheets and glaciersF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

The direct transition from solid ice to gaseous water vapor is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  evaporation
B)  deposition
C)  sublimation
D)  condensation
E)  meltingF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

When rain mixes with smog,fallout will occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The reverse process of sublimations is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  composition
B)  deposition
C)  evaporation
D)  perspiration
E)  condensationF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Dry air has a higher dew point temperature than moist air.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Large atmospheric pollution particles are removed by the force of gravity in a process called fallout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What type of precipitation mechanism is in effect when air is forced up an over mountains and precipitation is produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  convection
B)  condensation
C)  frontal
D)  orographic
E)  Santa Ana windF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Compare and contrast the formation and characteristics of different types of fog.

Accepted Answer

Fog is a type of low-lying cloud that fo...

Question 15

The temperature at which a parcel of air becomes saturated and condensation begins is called the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  point of vaporization
B)  dew point
C)  absolute humidity
D)  latent heat of fusion
E)  specific humidityF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

If the sky appears to be completely gray during the day,what type of clouds are present?

Accepted Answer

A)  cumulus
B)  cirrus
C)  stratus
D)  cumulonimbus
E)  altocumulusF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

What is a Chinook wind?

Accepted Answer

A)  A weak flow associated with convection
B)  A strong,persistent flow associated with convection
C)  A weak flow associated with descending warm air
D)  A strong,persistent flow associated with descending air
E)  A flow of cold,dense air flows under the force of gravity from high to low regionsF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Air continues to cool above the lifting condensation level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements concerning humidity is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sling psychrometer is an instrument comprised of two thermometers
B)  If all other variables remain constant,a decrease in temperature leads to a decrease in humidity
C)  Relative humidity compares the amount of water vapor present to the maximum amount that the air can hold at that temperature,expressed as a percentage.
D)  Air at 20 degrees Celsius can hold three times as much water vapor as air at 0 degrees Celsius
E)  If air is cooled it will eventually reach saturationF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Precipitation totals are normally greatest on the _____________ of mountain ranges

Accepted Answer

A)  northern slopes
B)  southern slopes
C)  leeward slopes
D)  windward slopes
E)  slopes with gentle gradientsF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

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What type of precipitation mechanism is in effect when air is forced up an over mountains and precipitation is produced?

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If a cloud forms close to the ground it is called:

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The greatest amount of freshwater on Earth is found:

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When rain mixes with smog,fallout will occur.

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The sound generated by thunder is the result of which phenomena?

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The largest cause of air pollution is transportation.

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The reverse process of sublimations is called:

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Dry air has a higher dew point temperature than moist air.

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The direct transition from solid ice to gaseous water vapor is known as:

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Large atmospheric pollution particles are removed by the force of gravity in a process called fallout.

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Air continues to cool above the lifting condensation level.

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The temperature at which a parcel of air becomes saturated and condensation begins is called the _______.

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Maps to show the distribution of precipitation use lines that connect locations with equal precipitation called:

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