Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation

Question 1

Which is associated with low humidity?

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dry air

Question 2

Which refers to the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air?

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humidity

Question 3

Which condition is necessary for water droplets to condense and form clouds?

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tiny particles in air

Question 4

Which description refers to cumulus clouds?

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are fluffy

Question 5

Which description refers to cirrus clouds?

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are wispy

Question 6

Which correctly lists three forms of frozen water?

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frost, hail, sleet

Question 7

Which statement describes what will most likely occur when warm air cools and the temperature drops to the dew point?

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Dew will form on leaves.

Question 8

Sleet forms directly from which type of precipitation?

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rain droplets

Question 9

Which statement is accurate about snowflakes?

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They form around particles in the atmosphere.

Question 10

Clouds are formed when

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water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice.

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation Answers