Clouds and Precipitation Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism for air lifting into the atmosphere?

• Thermal inversion

• Convergent zones

• Orographic lifting

• Convective lifting

What is the primary role of condensation nuclei in cloud formation?

• They absorb water vapor.

• They prevent clouds from forming.

• They provide surfaces for water to condense on.

• They increase the temperature of the air.

Which type of cloud is known for its feathery appearance and is composed of ice crystals?

• Nimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

What is the main difference between dew and fog?

• Dew is made of ice crystals, while fog is made of water droplets.

• Fog forms only at night, while dew forms during the day.

• Dew is a type of cloud, while fog is not.

• Dew forms on surfaces, while fog forms in the air.

How much energy is released per gram of water during condensation?

• 1500 joules

• 3000 joules

• 1000 joules

• 2260 joules

What is the minimum size of a raindrop for it to be considered rain instead of drizzle?

• 0.2 millimeters

• 1.0 millimeters

• 0.1 millimeters

• 0.5 millimeters

Under what conditions does snow form in the atmosphere?

• When the temperature is exactly 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• When the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• When the temperature is above 40 degrees Fahrenheit

• When the temperature is above 32 degrees Fahrenheit

What distinguishes sleet from freezing rain?

• Sleet forms in warm air, while freezing rain forms in cold air.

• Sleet is liquid, while freezing rain is solid.

• Sleet freezes before hitting the ground, while freezing rain freezes upon contact.

• Sleet is larger than freezing rain.

Which type of cloud is associated with hail formation?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cumulonimbus

What process causes a Hailstone to grow in size?

• Updrafts and downdrafts within a cloud

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation