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Which of the following cloud types is not associated with an approaching warm front? A) altostratus ... Started by lunatika	3 Replies 148 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by yasmina
This cloud type can be found associated with all types of weather systems, including fair weather ... Started by Alainaaa8	1 Replies 103 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Hikerman221
Clouds A) absorb longwave radiation from the Earth. B) emit longwave radiation toward the Earth. ... Started by dalyningkenk	1 Replies 128 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by T4T
The collision-coalescence process A) is most frequent in clouds composed of ice particles. B) is ... Started by Frost2351	1 Replies 80 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by deja
The Bergeron-Wegener process depends upon A) ice crystals growing at the expense of water droplets. ... Started by jman1234	1 Replies 97 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by brittrenee
Ice crystals never form A) in the tropical atmosphere. B) when cloud top temperatures exceed 0 ... Started by krzymel	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by pratush dev
Freezing rain A) does not involve a temperature inversion. B) is also known as sleet. C) occurs ... Started by Melani1276	1 Replies 60 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by angrybirds13579
When there is an equilibrium between water in the air and water in the ocean, the air is said to be ... Started by lidoalex	1 Replies 35 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by bobsmith
An evaporation fog over a lake is also known as a(n) ____________________ fog. Fill in the blank(s) ... Started by kwoodring	3 Replies 37 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by cegalasso
____________________ clouds are wider than they are tall, whereas ____________________ clouds are as ... Started by jCorn1234	1 Replies 104 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by rnehls
____________________ is a middle-altitude cloud type that immediately precedes nimbostratus when a ... Started by Mr. Wonderful	1 Replies 49 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by chjcharjto14
In cold clouds the ____________________-____________________ process predominates. Fill in the ... Started by BRWH	1 Replies 77 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Jane
Remote sensing is a direct method of making meteorological observations. Indicate whether the ... Started by geoffrey	1 Replies 78 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by samiel-sayed
Since the ocean covers 70 percent of the Earth's surface, a majority of rawinsondes are released ... Started by crobinson2013	1 Replies 55 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by SomethingSomething
When a ray of light travels from water into air, it bends toward the normal. Indicate whether the ... Started by storky111	1 Replies 53 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by cloud
A ceilometer depends upon the scattering properties of clouds. Indicate whether the statement is ... Started by Mr. Wonderful	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by TheNamesImani
Water vapor images from satellites are useful in tracking storm development and growth. Indicate ... Started by Davideckstein7	3 Replies 82 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by hollysheppard095
A temperature inversion is necessary for the creation of an inferior mirage. Indicate whether the ... Started by cmoore54	1 Replies 46 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by shailee
Sun pillars are a phenomenon caused by the reflection of sunlight off ice crystals. Indicate ... Started by c0205847	1 Replies 143 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by heinisk01
Iridescence is caused by the diffraction of light. Indicate whether the statement is true or ... Started by Kikoku	1 Replies 97 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by Eazy416
Most thermometers used by meteorologists are A) mercury thermometers. B) electronic thermometers. ... Started by erika	1 Replies 171 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by karmakat49
The aneroid barometer A) is more accurate than a mercury barometer. B) is larger than a mercury ... Started by dollx	1 Replies 138 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by angrybirds13579
A rawinsonde does not measure A) air composition. B) wind direction. C) air temperature. D) ... Started by EAugust	1 Replies 88 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by jomama
The index of refraction A) is independent of the speed of light. B) is higher for water than it ... Started by Lisaclaire	1 Replies 86 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by samiel-sayed
The twinkling of a star is most apparent when A) there is no wind. B) the night is cold. C) the ... Started by Arii_bell	3 Replies 71 Views	Jul 13, 2018 by LVPMS