Frost forms when water vapor changes into ice without first becoming a liquid. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 2 -
Particles that serve as surfaces on which water vapor may condense are called condensation
nuclei. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Q. 3 -
If the satellite image shown in Figure 4.31 was taken during nighttime hours, it must be:
a. an infrared image.
b. a water vapor image.
c. a visible image.
d. none of the above
Q. 4 -
The clouds shown in Figure 4.15 are:a.
cumulus.
b. stratus.
c. nimbostratus.
d. altostratus.
e. cirrostratus.
Q. 5 -
The clouds shown in Figure 4.14 are:a.
cumulus.
b. stratocumulus.
c. altocumulus.
d. cirrocumulus
Q. 6 -
Which two clouds can produce precipitation?
a. cumulonimbus, stratocumulus
b. nimbostratus, altostratus
c. nimbostratus, cirrus
d. cumulonimbus, nimbostratus
Q. 7 -
Satellite images taken of clouds at night use:a.
reflected visible light.
b. reflected infrared light.
c. emitted infrared light.
d. microwave radiation.
Q. 8 -
Infrared satellite images are computer-enhanced to:
a. increase the contrast between specific features in the picture.
b. show where thick clouds with cold tops are located.
c. show where clouds with tops near the freezing level are located.
d. all of the above
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