Atmospheric Moisture and Precipitation Answers
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Which correctly lists three forms of frozen water?
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dew, frost, rainB
frost, hail, sleetC
hail, rain, sleetD
rain, dew, frost2
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Clouds are formed when
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sunlight causes water droplets to evaporate.B
liquid water condenses on grass and windows.C
raindrops freeze into tiny pellets and fall to Earth.D
water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice.3
Which statement describes what will most likely occur when warm air cools and the temperature drops to the dew point?
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Air will contain more water vapor.B
Dew will form on leaves.C
Clouds will disappear.D
Water vapor in the air will evaporate.4
Which describes where fog forms?
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at the groundB
in the upper atmosphereC
where the air has very low humidityD
where the atmosphere contains few particles5
Which statement accurately describes humidity?
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Humidity is a measure of dew in the air.B
Colder air promotes more evaporation.C
Cold air holds more moisture than warm air.D
Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air.6
Which is associated with low humidity?
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dry airB
warm airC
rainforestD
coastal area7
Which refers to the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air?
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condensationB
dewC
humidityD
sleet8
Which condition is necessary for water droplets to condense and form clouds?
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dry airB
ice crystals in airC
tiny particles in airD
rising temperatures9
Which description refers to cumulus clouds?
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are fluffyB
form layersC
are usually grayD
cover most of the sky10
Study the image.
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cirrocumulusB
cumulonimbusC
cumulusD
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