Section #: 11.3
Moisture in the Atmosphere
Practice Test
1.
When condensation takes place, __________ is released and __________ the air.
a.
latent particles, warms
b.
latent heat, warms
c.
latent energy, cools
d.
latent heat, decreases the temperature of
Hint
2.
Dust and sea salt are examples of __________ that aid in the formation of cloud droplets.
a.
orographic lifters
b.
pollution
c.
condensation nuclei
d.
liquid molecules
Hint
3.
What shape of cloud is being formed in the figure?
a.
cirrus
b.
cumulus
c.
stratus
d.
nimbus
Hint
4.
Clouds are classified by __________.
a.
their shape and density
b.
their shape only
c.
the altitude of the cloud formation and its shape
d.
the altitude at which they form at
Hint
5.
What type of solid particles play a role in cloud formation?
a.
dust and salt particles
b.
clay particles
c.
organic particles
d.
extraterrestrial particles
Hint
6.
What type of cloud formation is demonstrated in the figure?
a.
mountain lifting
b.
orographic lifting
c.
orthogramic lifting
d.
inversion lifting
Hint
7.
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
Hint
8.
What is the process by which cloud droplets collide and form larger droplets?
a.
radiation
b.
coalescence
c.
convection
d.
advection
Hint
9.
The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface is called __________.
a.
convection currents
b.
evaporation
c.
the water cycle
d.
the rain cycle
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