Water in the Air – Flashcards
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the temperature to which air must cool to be saturated
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dew point
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How does sleet differ from snow?
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It starts as rain and freezes in the air.
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process in which liquid turns to vapor
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evaporation
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Which of the following increases air's ability to hold water vapor?
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increase in temperature
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In what part of the water cycle do clouds form?
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condensation
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The temperature at which water vapor condenses to liquid form is called:
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dew point
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a puffy white cloud with a flat bottom
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cumulus
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a cloud that forms near the ground
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fog
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a cloud that brings a thunderstorm
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cumulonimbus
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Which statement about hail is correct?
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It may freeze at high elevations many times before falling to the Earth.
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The amount of water vapor in the air is known as the _______.
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Humidity
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clouds that cover a large area
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stratus
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Which describes an altocumulus cloud?
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puffy mid-level cloud
