Fall 2020 Incompletes Exam

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What type of cloud is characterized by thin, wispy strands and high altitude?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that form at high altitudes.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and often resembles cotton balls?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often look like cotton balls.

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What type of cloud is typically gray and covers the sky like a blanket?

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Stratus clouds are gray clouds that cover the sky like a blanket, often bringing overcast conditions.

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What scale is used to classify the intensity of tornadoes?

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The Fujita Scale is used to rate the strength and severity of tornadoes.

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What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are large, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor turns into liquid water.

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What type of cloud is often seen in fair weather and has a flat base?

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Cumulus clouds are often seen in fair weather and have a flat base.

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What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air?

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Humidity is the term used to describe the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the phenomenon called when water changes from a solid to a gas without becoming a liquid?

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Sublimation is the process where water changes from a solid (ice) directly to a gas (water vapor).