7.11 Temperature Inversions

Question 1

what feature is associated with a temperature inversion

Answer 1

a stable layer of air

Question 2

the most frequent type of ground or surface-based temperature inversion is that which is produced by

Answer 2

terrestrial radiation on a clear, relatively still night

Question 3

when there is a temperature inversion, you would expect to experience

Answer 3

an increase in temperature as altitude increases

Question 4

which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low-level temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high

Answer 4

smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds

Question 5

an increase in temperature with an altitude increase

Answer 5

is indication of an inversion

Question 6

temperature and radiation variations over land with a clear sky typically lead to

Answer 6

minimum temperature occurring after sunrise