Geo exam 1

Which kind of air is the most dense?

• dry, cold air

• dry, warm air

• moist, warm air

• moist, cold air

which air is the least dense?

• dry, warm air

• dry, cold air

• moist, warm air

• moist, cold air

Amount of water vapor in the air

• relative humidity

• absolute humidity

• general humidity

• none of the above

Ratio of water vapor in the air to the maximum amount possible at that temperature

• relative humidity

• absolute humidity

• general humidity

• none of the above

True or False: dew point is the temperature at which dew and frost form

• True

• False

Why are dew and frost points most likely to appear in the morning?

• that is when the warmest temperatures are

• that is when the coldest temperatures are

• that is when the most moisture is in the air

• that is when the least moisture is in the air

what temperature is air most dense at?

• 3 Celsius

• 10 Celsius

• 8 Celsius

• 4 Celsius

Hydrogen bonds hold water in what form(s)

• liquid

• solid

• gas

rate at which air parcels get colder

• Lapse rate

• Adiabatic rate

does air cool or warm as it rises?

• cools

• warms

• stays the same