Relative humidity : (Multiple Choice)

Relative humidity
 A) is independent of saturation vapor pressure.
  B) is independent of vapor pressure.
  C) is 100 percent for saturated air.
  D) changes at the same rate as the mixing ratio does.
  E) is of little significance for meteorologists.

Question 2

Vapor pressure
 A) is expressed in grams per kilogram.
  B) frequently exceeds 100mb.
  C) does not change if more vapor is added to the air parcel in question.
  D) is dependent upon temperature.
  E) none of the above

Question 3

The mixing ratio
 A) is a relative measure of water vapor.
  B) changes with temperature.
  C) changes with the expansion of a given volume of air.
  D) is expressed in grams of water vapor per kilogram of dry air.
  E) none of the above

Question 4

The most important greenhouse gas is
 A) carbon dioxide.
  B) methane.
  C) chlorofluorocarbons.
  D) sulfur dioxide.
  E) water vapor.

Question 5

Evaporation of water
 A) requires a lot of energy, since the latent heat of evaporation is high.
  B) decreases with increasing wind speed.
  C) is fastest over cold surfaces.
  D) increases as the relative humidity increases.
  E) increases when the atmospheric pressure is high.

Question 6

Usually the windward side of a mountain range will have more clouds over it than will the leeward side.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 7

Snow formation requires a temperature inversion near the ground.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 8

The vapor pressure over ice is greater than the vapor pressure over water.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false