Quiz 31 Moisture
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Feb 20, 2024
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Question 10.34 pts
Clouds that have vertical development are called _________.
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Cirrus
Stratus
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Cumulus
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Question 20.34 pts
What are the clouds you see high up in the troposphere?
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Cirrus
Cirrocumulus
Cirrostratus
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Question 30.34 pts
When the relative humidity reaches 100%, what is reached?
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The dewpoint is reached.
Condensation occurs.
Latent heat is released
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Question 40.34 pts
Why does relative humidity increase at night and decrease during the day?
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Plants release more water into the air at night.
Warmer air has a greater capacity to hold water vapor, while cooler air holds less water vapor.
Soil releases more water into the air at night
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Question 50.34 pts
Why would air moving against a mountain cause the formation of clouds?
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The air is chilled when it is forced to rise as the air encounters the mountain. This chilling
decreases the capacity of air to hold water vapor, and eventually the relative humidity reaches
100% -- leading to condensation and cloud formation.
Snow on the ground generates enough moisture to form clouds.
Spring in the mountain generate moisture to form clouds.
The trees mix with the air to form clouds.
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