Cooling of the Troposhpere

Which of the following will cool the fastest through radiation?

• Earth

• Water

• Air

• Fire

What is the main cooling process in troposphere?

• Terrestrial Radiation

• Solar Radiation

• Terrestrial Convection

• Solar Conduction

Which of the following contributes to cooling of the troposphere nearest the earth's surface?

• Condensation via formation of dew drops/ frost.

• Reflection of terrestrial radiation by clouds.

• Cloudless nights.

• Turbulent mechanical mixing of air.

Condensation makes ambient air...

• Cooler

• Warmer

• Remain constant in temperature

Radiation cooling at night is associated to...

• Stable atmosphere

• Unstable atmosphere

• Neutral atmosphere

Night and day cycles mostly affect temperatures...

• From the tropopause down

• From 4000' above ground level and down

• From 1000' above ground level and down

• From 18,000' above ground level and down

A radiation inversion is...

• A reversal of temperatures due to solar radiation during day time.

• A reversal of temperatures due to terrestrial radiation during night time.

• A reversal of temperatures due to terrestrial radiation during day time.

• A reversal of temperatures due to solar radiation during night time.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the formation of a radiation inversion?

• Moderate to strong winds

• Cloudless skies

• Snow covered ground

• Dry air

In which topographical region will an inversion most likely develop?

• Over an ocean.

• Over the prairies.

• In mountainous terrain.

• Over mixed terrain.

How can air be cooled in the atmosphere beyond radiation cooling? (Select all correct answers)

• Orographic Lift

• Mechanical Lift

• Evaporation

• Convection

• Advection