Understanding Cloud Bursts

What is a cloud burst primarily characterized by?

• Extremely intense and sudden rainfall

• Strong winds and hail

• Gradual increase in temperature

• Gentle and prolonged rainfall

Which process involves warm, moist air being pushed upward along mountain slopes?

• Langmuir precipitation

• Adiabatic cooling

• Orographic lifting

• Convection

What happens to air as it rises to higher altitudes during a cloud burst?

• It remains unchanged

• It becomes denser

• It expands and cools

• It heats up and contracts

What role do updrafts play in the formation of a cloud burst?

• They disperse clouds

• They prevent water droplets from falling

• They increase air pressure

• They cool the air rapidly

What is Langmuir precipitation?

• A process where clouds dissipate

• A process where raindrops evaporate

• A process where air pressure increases

• A process where large raindrops absorb smaller ones

What are some potential consequences of a cloud burst?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Flash floods and landslides

• Droughts and heatwaves

Why can't cloud bursts be fully prevented?

• They are caused by human activities

• They occur only in uninhabited areas

• They are natural disasters

• They are too rare to study

What technology can help detect conditions leading to a cloud burst?

• Seismographs

• Doppler radar

• Thermal imaging

• Satellite phones

What is a critical safety tip during a cloud burst?

• Avoid flooded streets

• Seek shelter under trees

• Stay near rivers

• Drive through water

Where do most cloud bursts occur?

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Deserts

• Plains