Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation — Unit test

Question 1

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

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humidity

Question 2

Which statement is accurate about snowflakes?

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They form around particles in the atmosphere.

Question 3

Which is one factor that affects the type of cloud that will form?

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altitude

Question 4

Clouds are formed when

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

Question 5

Which type of cloud is most likely present on a gray, rainy day?

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nimbostratus

Question 6

Which description refers to cirrus clouds?

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are wispy

Question 7

Sleet forms directly from which type of precipitation?

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rain droplets

Question 8

Which statement accurately describes humidity?

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Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air.

Question 9

Which description refers to cumulus clouds?

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are fluffy

Question 10

From which type of clouds do hail pellets form?

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cumulonimbus

Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation — Unit test Answers