Quiz 6 - Clouds, Fog, Precipitation

Does all fog form by cooling of the air?

False

What is the maximum size of raindrops?

Raindrops typically don't exceed 5 mm in size.

Which of these is an upper-level cloud?

Cirrostratus

What is dew point?

The temperature at which an air mass needs to be cooled in order for saturation to be reached.

Identify the cloud that is described as puffy and often seen on sunny days.

Cumulus

Identify the cloud type that is a mid-level cloud. Is stratocumulus a mid-level cloud?

True

Which of these is considered an upper-level cloud?

Cirrus

When sleet hits the ground, is it in a liquid form?

False

What cloud type has the abbreviation Cb?

Cumulonimbus

Which process results in ice crystals growing at the expense of water droplets?

Bergeron Process

Which cloud type can be associated with a cumulonimbus cloud?

Mammatus

What cloud type is abbreviated as As?

Altostratus

What are the two main types of fog based on formation?

Cooling & evaporative.

Which type of fog results from cool air moving over warmer water?

Steam fog.