Meteorology 3rd Hour Flashcardizz

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What does Dew Point describe?

Back

The temperature at which saturation occurs.

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What type of clouds look like cotton balls and are puffy and white with flat bottoms?

Back

Cumulus clouds.

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What type of cloud is feathery in appearance?

Back

Cirrus clouds.

Front

What causes water droplets to fall to Earth, resulting in rain?

Back

Gravity.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a category for determining a cloud's altitude: Cumulus, Stratus, Cirrus, or Contrail?

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Contrail.

Front

What is the definition of a cloud?

Back

A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

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What are the main types of clouds based on altitude?

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Low, middle, and high clouds.

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What is the role of humidity in meteorology?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the significance of the term 'saturation' in meteorology?

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Saturation occurs when the air contains the maximum amount of water vapor it can hold at a given temperature.

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What are the characteristics of stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.