Clouds and precipitation

Question 1MediumLevel 92

In which condition does the chance of cyclonic rainfall increase?

AWinds converge in a low-pressure areaBAir remains completely dry and stableCNo mountain exists but air descendsDThere is no water vapour in the sky

Question 2MediumLevel 92

The presence of ice particles and water droplets in clouds may depend on what?

ATemperature inside the cloudBOnly colour of soilCWidth of a roadDOnly depth of the sea

Question 3MediumLevel 92

If an area is on the windward side of a mountain, why may rainfall be higher there?

AMoist air is forced to riseBAir descends and warmsCClouds completely disappearDAir has no water vapour

Question 4MediumLevel 92

Why is precipitation considered important in the water cycle?

AIt returns atmospheric water to the groundBIt always dries the oceansCIt always sends vapour into spaceDIt prevents rivers from forming

Question 5MediumLevel 92

Which cloud can have a large vertical extent from base to top?

ACumulonimbus cloudBCirrus cloudCThin stratus cloudDOrdinary mist

Question 6MediumLevel 92

Which example most clearly shows the process of orographic rainfall?

AMoist sea air strikes a mountain and risesBDry air descends and warmsCDew freezes on the groundDClouds form without moisture

Question 7MediumLevel 92

If temperature at height is below freezing, which component may increase in a cloud?

AIce particlesBHot sandCWood piecesDDry leaves

Question 8MediumLevel 92

Droplets becoming larger in clouds makes the effect of which force more important?

AGravityBLightCSoundDMagnetism only

Question 9MediumLevel 92

What is the correct shape difference between stratus and cumulus clouds?

AStratus are layered and cumulus are heap-likeBStratus are always hail and cumulus snowfallCStratus are invisible and cumulus smokeDBoth are only frost on ground

Question 10MediumLevel 92

If droplets or ice particles are heavy in a cloud but there is a warm air layer below, what may happen to snowfall?

AIt may melt and change into rainBIt will always become hailCIt will return upwardDIt will change into dust

Question 11MediumLevel 92

Which statement gives the best sequence of cloud and precipitation process?

AMoisture, uplift, cooling, condensation, droplet growth, precipitationBPrecipitation, dryness, heat, dust, clear skyCGravity, frost, soil, sunshine, cloudDSand, smoke, stone, air, Himalaya

Question 12MediumLevel 92

If widespread dark layered clouds give light rain for a long time, which cloud do they most closely resemble?

ACirrus cloudsBNimbostratus cloudsCSmall cumulus cloudsDLight mist

Question 13MediumLevel 93

If moist air rises on the windward slope of a mountain what is the main reason for rainfall?

AAir descends and warmsBAir rises cools and condensesCMoisture disappears from airDMountain destroys water vapour

Question 14MediumLevel 93

Why is the chance of heavy rain and hail higher in cumulonimbus clouds?

AThey have strong updrafts and great vertical developmentBThey are always very thinCThey are without water vapourDThey form only on the ground

Question 15MediumLevel 93

What is the correct reason for rain shadow formation on the leeward slope?

ADescending air becomes warm and dryBThere is no air on leeward slopeCRiver stops rainfallDAll clouds become ice there

Question 16MediumLevel 93

Convectional rainfall mostly forms under which conditions?

ACold dry surface and stable airBWarm moist surface and rising airCFrost on surface and dry airDOnly mountain shadow

Question 17MediumLevel 93

Why does warm air often rise in cyclonic rainfall?

ABecause warm air is lighter than cold airBBecause warm air always becomes rockCBecause cold air disappearsDBecause evaporation stops

Question 18MediumLevel 93

How can cloud droplets change into raindrops?

ABy joining together and becoming larger and heavierBBy becoming completely gasCBy changing into rock particlesDBy moving away from the Sun

Question 19MediumLevel 93

Why do cirrus clouds generally not produce rainfall?

AThey are high and very thin ice crystal cloudsBThey form inside the groundCThey always make hailDThey are always rain clouds

Question 20MediumLevel 93

What type of rainfall is more associated with nimbostratus clouds?

ASudden hail and thunderBContinuous and widespread rainCOnly clear weatherDOnly dust storm

Clouds and precipitation

Quiz this set

In which condition does the chance of cyclonic rainfall increase?

The presence of ice particles and water droplets in clouds may depend on what?

If an area is on the windward side of a mountain, why may rainfall be higher there?

Why is precipitation considered important in the water cycle?

Which cloud can have a large vertical extent from base to top?

Which example most clearly shows the process of orographic rainfall?

If temperature at height is below freezing, which component may increase in a cloud?

Droplets becoming larger in clouds makes the effect of which force more important?

What is the correct shape difference between stratus and cumulus clouds?

If droplets or ice particles are heavy in a cloud but there is a warm air layer below, what may happen to snowfall?

Which statement gives the best sequence of cloud and precipitation process?

If widespread dark layered clouds give light rain for a long time, which cloud do they most closely resemble?

If moist air rises on the windward slope of a mountain what is the main reason for rainfall?

Why is the chance of heavy rain and hail higher in cumulonimbus clouds?

What is the correct reason for rain shadow formation on the leeward slope?

Convectional rainfall mostly forms under which conditions?

Why does warm air often rise in cyclonic rainfall?

How can cloud droplets change into raindrops?

Why do cirrus clouds generally not produce rainfall?

What type of rainfall is more associated with nimbostratus clouds?

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Clouds and precipitation

Quiz this set

In which condition does the chance of cyclonic rainfall increase?

The presence of ice particles and water droplets in clouds may depend on what?

If an area is on the windward side of a mountain, why may rainfall be higher there?

Why is precipitation considered important in the water cycle?

Which cloud can have a large vertical extent from base to top?

Which example most clearly shows the process of orographic rainfall?

If temperature at height is below freezing, which component may increase in a cloud?

Droplets becoming larger in clouds makes the effect of which force more important?

What is the correct shape difference between stratus and cumulus clouds?

If droplets or ice particles are heavy in a cloud but there is a warm air layer below, what may happen to snowfall?

Which statement gives the best sequence of cloud and precipitation process?

If widespread dark layered clouds give light rain for a long time, which cloud do they most closely resemble?

If moist air rises on the windward slope of a mountain what is the main reason for rainfall?

Why is the chance of heavy rain and hail higher in cumulonimbus clouds?

What is the correct reason for rain shadow formation on the leeward slope?

Convectional rainfall mostly forms under which conditions?

Why does warm air often rise in cyclonic rainfall?

How can cloud droplets change into raindrops?

Why do cirrus clouds generally not produce rainfall?

What type of rainfall is more associated with nimbostratus clouds?

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