Earth Science Chapter 18 Question Preview (ID: 25079)


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The process of water changing from a gas to a liquid.
a) Condensation
b) Evaporation
c) Sublimation
d) Deposition

At what percentage does humidity need to be for rain to occur.
a) 100
b) 75
c) 50
d) 85

True or False: Many of the rainiest places on Earth are found far from mountains.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

When air rises in the atmosphere, what 2 things will happen to it?
a) Expands; Temprature decreases
b) Compresses; Temperature increases
c) Expands; Temperature increases
d) Compresses; Temperature decreases

True or False: Clouds are formed by the rapid downward movement of air.
a) False
b) True
c)
d)

Which of the following is a way in which air is lifted in the atmosphere?
a) Convective lifting
b) Frontal Wedging
c) Convergence
d) All are possible answers

All of the following are one of the 3 basic forms of clouds EXCEPT?
a) Cumulonimbus
b) Stratus
c) Cirrus
d) Cumulus

True or False: Continental air masses form over land.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

In order for clouds to form _________________ must occur in the atmosphere.
a) condensation
b) evaporation
c) freezing
d) melting

Immense body of air characterized by similar temperatures and amounts of moisture.
a) Air mass
b) Front
c) Albedo
d) Humidity

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