Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 3: Moisture in the Atmosphere

Moisture in the Atmosphere

1
How are clouds formed?
A)when warm moist air is forced to rise over a mountain
B)all of these answers are correct
C)when warm air is forced up in a convection current
D)when two air masses of different temperatures meet
2
What is the process by which cloud droplets collide and form larger droplets?
A)radiation
B)advection
C)coalescence
D)convection
3
Clouds are classified by __________.
A)the altitude of the cloud formation and its shape
B)their shape and density
C)the altitude at which they form at
D)their shape only
4
Dust and sea salt are examples of __________ that aid in the formation of cloud droplets.
A)orographic lifters
B)pollution
C)liquid molecules
D)condensation nuclei
5
What type of solid particles play a role in cloud formation?
A)extraterrestrial particles
B)organic particles
C)dust and salt particles
D)clay particles
6
What shape of cloud is being formed in the figure?
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A)nimbus
B)cumulus
C)stratus
D)cirrus
7
What type of cloud formation is demonstrated in the figure?
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A)inversion lifting
B)orographic lifting
C)orthogramic lifting
D)mountain lifting
8
The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface is called __________.
A)the rain cycle
B)the water cycle
C)convection currents
D)evaporation
9
When condensation takes place, __________ is released and __________ the air.
A)latent particles, warms
B)latent energy, cools
C)latent heat, decreases the temperature of
D)latent heat, warms
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