Clouds, Precipitation, Storms Review

Most clouds form in the atmosphere when moist air

• rises, expands and cools to the dewpoint

• sinks, compresses and cools to the dewpoint

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  rises, expands, and warms to the dewpoint

• sinks, compresses and warms to the dew point

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What do we call a collection of millions of tiny water droplets or ice crystals?

• Fog

• Clouds

• Humidity

• Weather

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Which of these cloud types is most associated with thunderstorms?

• A) Cirrus

• B) Stratus

• C) Cumulus

• D) Cumulonimbus

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What is the primary process by which a hurricane forms?

• A) Cold air masses meet over land

• B) Warm ocean water evaporates and fuels storm clouds

• C) A large earthquake creates strong winds

• D) A tornado forms and strengthens into a storm

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Where do hurricanes typically form?

• A) Near the equator over warm ocean waters

• B) In the middle of deserts

• C) Near the poles

• D) In mountain ranges

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What is the primary condition for a tornado to form?

• A cold front meets a warm front, causing rapid changes in air pressure

• A volcanic eruption triggers wind currents

• A large earthquake causes the atmosphere to spin

• Strong winds blow across the ocean and create a vortex

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Which of these is the most common cause of flooding?

• A hurricane brings excessive rain

• A tornado creates a vacuum effect

• An earthquake causes a dam to break

• Strong winds blow water inland

What causes a thunderstorm to form?

• Warm, moist air rises and cools, forming cumulonimbus clouds

• Strong winds push dust into the sky

• A tornado disrupts the atmosphere

• A cold front meets a warm front

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What is the key difference between freezing rain and sleet?

• Freezing rain freezes upon hitting the ground, while sleet freezes before hitting the ground

• Sleet freezes instantly, while freezing rain freezes after a few hours

• Freezing rain forms in dry conditions, while sleet forms in humid conditions

• Sleet forms during the day, while freezing rain forms at night

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Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Wind

• Hail

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