Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe, New York

Section 3: Moisture in the Atmosphere

Moisture in the Atmosphere

1.
How are clouds formed?
A)when warm moist air is forced to rise over a mountain
B)all of these answers are correct
C)when warm air is forced up in a convection current
D)when two air masses of different temperatures meet
2.
What is the process by which cloud droplets collide and form larger droplets?
A)radiation
B)advection
C)coalescence
D)convection
3.
Clouds are classified by __________.
A)the altitude of the cloud formation and its shape
B)their shape and density
C)the altitude at which they form at
D)their shape only
4.
Dust and sea salt are examples of __________ that aid in the formation of cloud droplets.
A)orographic lifters
B)pollution
C)liquid molecules
D)condensation nuclei
5.
What type of solid particles play a role in cloud formation?
A)extraterrestrial particles
B)organic particles
C)dust and salt particles
D)clay particles
6.
What shape of cloud is being formed in the figure?
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A)nimbus
B)cumulus
C)stratus
D)cirrus
7.
What type of cloud formation is demonstrated in the figure?
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A)inversion lifting
B)orographic lifting
C)orthogramic lifting
D)mountain lifting
8.
The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface is called __________.
A)the rain cycle
B)the water cycle
C)convection currents
D)evaporation
9.
When condensation takes place, __________ is released and __________ the air.
A)latent particles, warms
B)latent energy, cools
C)latent heat, decreases the temperature of
D)latent heat, warms
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