Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation Answers

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Which describes where fog forms?

A
at the ground
B
in the upper atmosphere
C
where the air has very low humidity
D
where the atmosphere contains few particles
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Which correctly lists three forms of frozen water?

A
dew, frost, rain
B
frost, hail, sleet
C
hail, rain, sleet
D
rain, dew, frost
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Which is one factor that affects the type of cloud that will form?

A
altitude
B
wind direction
C
color of clouds
D
size of ice pellets
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From which type of clouds do hail pellets form?

A
cirrus
B
cumulonimbus
C
nimbostratus
D
stratus
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Which statement describes what will most likely occur when warm air cools and the temperature drops to the dew point?

A
Air will contain more water vapor.
B
Dew will form on leaves.
C
Clouds will disappear.
D
Water vapor in the air will evaporate.
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Which type of cloud is most likely present on a gray, rainy day?

A
cirrocumulus
B
cirrus
C
cumulus
D
nimbostratus
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Which refers to the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air?

A
condensation
B
dew
C
humidity
D
sleet
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Clouds are formed when

A
sunlight causes water droplets to evaporate.
B
liquid water condenses on grass and windows.
C
raindrops freeze into tiny pellets and fall to Earth.
D
water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice.
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Which description refers to cumulus clouds?

A
are fluffy
B
form layers
C
are usually gray
D
cover most of the sky
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Which condition is necessary for water droplets to condense and form clouds?

A
dry air
B
ice crystals in air
C
tiny particles in air
D
rising temperatures

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