Chapter 8- Cloud Flashcards
42.18.2
Describe the effect of latent heat release on stability inside cloud and its influence on
the resulting type of cloud.
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42.18.4
Describe three causes that tend to slow down the growth of water drops once droplets
have formed on nuclei.
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42.18.6
Name and describe the appearance and characteristics of the ten main types of cloud
sub-divided as: (a) high cloud;
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42.18.6
Name and describe the appearance and characteristics of the ten main types of cloud
sub-divided as: (b) middle cloud;
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42.18.6
Name and describe the appearance and characteristics of the ten main types of cloud
sub-divided as: (c) low cloud.
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42.18.8
With regard orographic cloud: (a) explain the influence of stability/instability of air, and different surface dew
point values, on the type and vertical extent of cloud formed orographically;
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42.18.8
With regard orographic cloud: (b) describe the formation and characteristics of lenticular cloud.
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