Question 1 Hard Level 86
Why do fog and cloud appear different even though they are basically similar? A Because fog is a cloud near the ground while a cloud is aloft B Because fog is always dust free C Because cloud has no water vapour D Because fog forms only in deserts
Correct answer: A Both are made of tiny water droplets; the main difference is height. Exam tip: write fog as a ground-level cloud.
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If relative humidity is (80%), what does it correctly mean? A Air holds (80%) of its saturation capacity at that temperature B (80%) of air is liquid water C Rain probability is definitely (80%) D (80%) of ocean water has evaporated
Correct answer: A Relative humidity shows the ratio to saturation capacity, not a fixed rain chance. Exam tip: interpret the percentage correctly.
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Why can cloud formation become difficult when condensation nuclei are scarce? A Because water vapour has fewer tiny surfaces to form droplets on B Because gravity disappears in air C Because temperature always keeps rising D Because ocean water becomes solid
Correct answer: A Dust, smoke, and salt particles provide bases for droplets. Exam tip: treat condensation nuclei as a condition for cloud formation.
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Why is relative humidity very low in hot desert air even when actual vapour is low? A Because saturation capacity is very high at high temperature B Because deserts have no air C Because sand turns vapour into oxygen D Because the Sun measures relative humidity
Correct answer: A Hot air can hold more vapour, so low actual vapour becomes an even smaller percentage. Exam tip: prioritize the temperature effect.
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Dew forms on grass on a cold morning but appears less on nearby dry soil. What is a likely reason? A Grass surface can cool rapidly to the dew point B Dry soil cannot produce any water vapour C Grass heats the air strongly D Condensation never occurs on soil
Correct answer: A Surface thermal properties and cooling rate affect dew formation. Exam tip: do not ignore local surface conditions.
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Why can evaporation be called an invisible cooling process? A Because water molecules take latent heat while becoming vapour B Because evaporation always produces heat C Because evaporation is visible only at night D Because water vapour has no energy relation
Correct answer: A Evaporation takes energy from the surface and cools it. Exam tip: connect latent heat with evaporation.
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How can condensation of water vapour increase atmospheric instability? A Because released latent heat can keep rising air warmer B Because condensation immediately pulls all air downward C Because condensation stops solar radiation D Because water vapour makes pressure zero
Correct answer: A Released heat from condensation can support rising air. Exam tip: remember latent heat in cloud growth.
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At the same temperature, why is maritime air generally more humid than continental air? A Because the ocean is a large continuous source of water vapour B Because land has no temperature C Because condensation never occurs over the sea D Because continental air is always saturated
Correct answer: A Evaporation from oceans supplies more moisture to air. Exam tip: connect source region of air with humidity.
View question details Question 9 Hard Level 86
Why can stronger wind increase evaporation from an open water body? A Because it removes the saturated moist layer and brings drier air B Because wind turns water into stone C Because strong wind always lowers temperature below freezing D Because wind destroys water vapour
Correct answer: A A stagnant moist layer reduces evaporation; wind replaces it. Exam tip: treat wind speed as a factor of evaporation.
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Why can cold air become saturated quickly even with little water vapour? A Because cold air has low water vapour holding capacity B Because vapour has no weight in cold air C Because cold air never comes from sea D Because cold air has no condensation nuclei
Correct answer: A At low temperature, saturation capacity falls, so little moisture may be enough. Exam tip: connect cold air with easy saturation.
View question details Question 11 Hard Level 86
What is the main physical difference between dew and frost formation? A Dew is liquid droplets while frost is ice crystals or ice deposition B Dew forms only in clouds and frost only in oceans C Dew has no condensation D Frost always forms at high temperature
Correct answer: A Frost forms when the surface is around or below freezing. Exam tip: distinguish dew and frost by temperature state.
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Clothes dry slowly in humid weather. What is the atmospheric reason? A Air has little extra capacity to accept more vapour B Air has no molecules C Water in clothes becomes ice D Sunlight is always absent
Correct answer: A High relative humidity reduces evaporation rate. Exam tip: use daily examples to understand relative humidity.
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Which ratio is shown by the formula of relative humidity? A Ratio of actual vapour pressure to saturation vapour pressure B Ratio of land temperature to ocean salinity C Ratio of rainfall amount to river length D Ratio of wind direction to mountain height
Correct answer: A Commonly (RH=\frac{e}{e_s}\times100). Exam tip: keep the meaning of (e) and (e_s) clear.
View question details Question 14 Hard Level 86
Under constant temperature, why does relative humidity rise when water vapour increases? A Because saturation capacity remains nearly the same while actual vapour pressure rises B Because temperature suddenly falls to zero C Because air changes colour D Because evaporation stops
Correct answer: A At the same temperature, more vapour brings air closer to saturation. Exam tip: analyze constant-temperature cases separately.
View question details Question 15 Hard Level 86
Why is local evaporation likely to increase when soil moisture is high? A Because more water is available at the surface B Because soil moisture turns air into stone C Because moist soil blocks the Sun D Because temperature cannot be measured in moist soil
Correct answer: A Evaporation needs water availability along with energy. Exam tip: write both supply and energy factors.
View question details Question 16 Hard Level 86
Which combined term best expresses moisture addition to the atmosphere from vegetation and evaporation? A Evapotranspiration B Weathering C Meandering D Deposition
Correct answer: A Evapotranspiration includes evaporation and plant transpiration. Exam tip: connect it with moisture supply in the water cycle.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 86
What can be one reason for dense fog in urban areas? A More dust and smoke provide condensation nuclei B Cities never have water vapour C Concrete makes air invisible D Buildings completely consume clouds
Correct answer: A Water droplets can form easily on pollution particles. Exam tip: connect urban fog with condensation nuclei.
View question details Question 18 Hard Level 86
If air descends down a slope and warms, what will happen to relative humidity? A It generally decreases because saturation capacity increases B It always becomes (100%) C All water vapour becomes rainfall D Vapour pressure becomes zero
Correct answer: A Descending air warms by compression and moves away from saturation. Exam tip: connect descending air with dryness.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 86
Why must rising air reach the dew point before cloud formation? A Because at that temperature air becomes saturated and condensation begins B Because air has no vapour at dew point C Because dew point only shows ocean depth D Because clouds form in warm air without saturation
Correct answer: A Dew point is the temperature where cooling brings saturation. Exam tip: write the cloud sequence: cooling, saturation, condensation.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 86
How can cold air moving over a water body create evaporation and fog conditions? A Warm water can enhance evaporation and cause condensation in cold air B Cold air instantly turns water into stone C Warm water produces no vapour D Fog forms only on dry mountains
Correct answer: A Moisture from water may saturate cold air and form fog. Exam tip: consider both temperature contrast and moisture source.
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