Clouds and precipitation

Question 1MediumLevel 92

If moist air descends after crossing a mountain, what may happen on the leeward slope?

AIt cools and gives more rainBIt warms and dries, giving less rainCIt becomes an ice mountainDIt instantly becomes a sea

Question 2MediumLevel 92

Why is classifying clouds by height and shape useful?

ABecause it helps understand weather indicationsBBecause it measures the size of the SunCBecause it stops riversDBecause it ends air

Question 3MediumLevel 92

In which situation is drizzle more likely than normal rain?

ADroplets remain very small and lightBDroplets become huge and heavyCHard ice balls fallDAir has no moisture at all

Question 4MediumLevel 92

Which type of rainfall may often be seen in equatorial regions in the afternoon?

AOrographic rainfallBConvectional rainfallCSnowfallDFrost precipitation

Question 5MediumLevel 92

In which rainfall does a mountain act as a natural barrier?

ACyclonic rainfallBConvectional rainfallCOrographic rainfallDDrizzle

Question 6MediumLevel 92

Which condition helps hail form inside cumulonimbus clouds?

AOnly calm and stable airBHot air without moistureCOnly clear skyDStrong upward and downward air currents

Question 7MediumLevel 92

Why is millimetre used in measuring rainfall?

AIt indicates the depth of collected water at a placeBIt tells the age of a cloudCIt tells the colour of airDIt tells the taste of hail

Question 8MediumLevel 92

If ice particles are present along with water droplets in a cloud, what can it indicate?

APart of the cloud is very coldBThe cloud has no waterCThe cloud is made of soilDThe cloud is below the ground

Question 9MediumLevel 92

Which statement correctly explains the relation between cloud and fog?

AFog is a cloud-like form near the groundBFog is always hailCClouds always form inside the groundDClouds and fog are dry fire

Question 10MediumLevel 92

If moisture in the air is very low, what will be the effect on cloud formation?

ACloud formation will be difficultBClouds will immediately give heavy rainCClouds will give only hailDClouds will form without cooling

Question 11MediumLevel 92

On what basis can the main difference between cyclonic and convectional rainfall be understood?

ACyclonic forms from ice and convectional from dustBCyclonic is linked to low pressure and convectional to surface heatingCBoth have no physical causeDBoth occur only on mountains

Question 12MediumLevel 92

Why does cloud formation become less likely if air descends instead of rising?

ADescending air generally warms and becomes unsaturatedBDescending air always becomes iceCDescending air has no gravityDDescending air blocks the Sun

Question 13MediumLevel 92

The form of precipitation is mainly influenced by what?

AThermal condition of air and cloudBOnly permanent shape of groundCOnly length of a riverDOnly colour of rocks

Question 14MediumLevel 92

Which option gives three correct forms of precipitation?

AEvaporation, sunshine, airBRain, snowfall, hailstormCDust, smoke, lightDMist, frost, soil

Question 15MediumLevel 92

Which cloud generally has a higher chance of heavy showers and lightning?

ACirrus cloudBCumulonimbus cloudCOrdinary fogDThin stratus cloud

Question 16MediumLevel 92

In which condition can clouds remain but rain may not occur?

ADroplets remain very small and lightBDroplets are very large and heavyCGravity pulls them downwardDDroplets rapidly combine and become heavy

Question 17MediumLevel 92

Why can the leeward area be dry in orographic rainfall?

AMoisture increases thereBAir descends and warms thereCThere is always a sea thereDClouds go underground there

Question 18MediumLevel 92

What does saturation mean in cloud formation?

AAir contains water vapour nearly equal to its holding capacityBAir has no water vapourCAir becomes filled only with dustDAir changes into the Sun

Question 19MediumLevel 92

If warm moist air rises rapidly, which type of cloud is more likely to develop?

AVertically developed cumulus cloudsBOnly frostCOnly surface dustDOnly clear sky

Question 20MediumLevel 92

Why do tiny droplets in clouds not immediately become rain?

AThey are not heavy enoughBThey are always stonesCThey contain no water vapourDThey stop the Sun

Clouds and precipitation

Quiz this set

If moist air descends after crossing a mountain, what may happen on the leeward slope?

Why is classifying clouds by height and shape useful?

In which situation is drizzle more likely than normal rain?

Which type of rainfall may often be seen in equatorial regions in the afternoon?

In which rainfall does a mountain act as a natural barrier?

Which condition helps hail form inside cumulonimbus clouds?

Why is millimetre used in measuring rainfall?

If ice particles are present along with water droplets in a cloud, what can it indicate?

Which statement correctly explains the relation between cloud and fog?

If moisture in the air is very low, what will be the effect on cloud formation?

On what basis can the main difference between cyclonic and convectional rainfall be understood?

Why does cloud formation become less likely if air descends instead of rising?

The form of precipitation is mainly influenced by what?

Which option gives three correct forms of precipitation?

Which cloud generally has a higher chance of heavy showers and lightning?

In which condition can clouds remain but rain may not occur?

Why can the leeward area be dry in orographic rainfall?

What does saturation mean in cloud formation?

If warm moist air rises rapidly, which type of cloud is more likely to develop?

Why do tiny droplets in clouds not immediately become rain?

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Clouds and precipitation

Quiz this set

If moist air descends after crossing a mountain, what may happen on the leeward slope?

Why is classifying clouds by height and shape useful?

In which situation is drizzle more likely than normal rain?

Which type of rainfall may often be seen in equatorial regions in the afternoon?

In which rainfall does a mountain act as a natural barrier?

Which condition helps hail form inside cumulonimbus clouds?

Why is millimetre used in measuring rainfall?

If ice particles are present along with water droplets in a cloud, what can it indicate?

Which statement correctly explains the relation between cloud and fog?

If moisture in the air is very low, what will be the effect on cloud formation?

On what basis can the main difference between cyclonic and convectional rainfall be understood?

Why does cloud formation become less likely if air descends instead of rising?

The form of precipitation is mainly influenced by what?

Which option gives three correct forms of precipitation?

Which cloud generally has a higher chance of heavy showers and lightning?

In which condition can clouds remain but rain may not occur?

Why can the leeward area be dry in orographic rainfall?

What does saturation mean in cloud formation?

If warm moist air rises rapidly, which type of cloud is more likely to develop?

Why do tiny droplets in clouds not immediately become rain?

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