Weather and Cloud Formation Quiz

Weather and Cloud Formation Quiz

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19 Qs

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Weather and Cloud Formation Quiz

Weather and Cloud Formation Quiz

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Created by

Chris Lanier

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19 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When warm, moist, stable air flows upslope, it

produces stratus type clouds.

causes showers and thunderstorms.

develops convective turbulence.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If an unstable air mass is forced upward, what type clouds can be expected?

Stratus clouds with little vertical development.

Stratus clouds with considerable associated turbulence.

Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog?

Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights.

Moist, tropical air moving over cold, offshore water.

The movement of cold air over much warmer water.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If the temperature/dewpoint spread is small and decreasing, and the temperature is 62°F, what type weather is most likely to develop?

Freezing precipitation.

Thunderstorms.

Fog or low clouds.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?

A warm, moist air mass on the windward side of mountains.

An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.

A light breeze blowing colder air out to sea.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of fog depend upon wind to exist?

Radiation fog and ice fog.

Steam fog and ground fog.

Advection fog and upslope fog.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?

Rain-induced fog.

Upslope fog.

Steam fog.

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