Clouds

Question 1

Which cloud types would indicate convective turbulence?

Answer 1

Towering cumulus clouds.

Question 2

Which combination of weather-producing variables would likely result in cumuliform-type clouds, good visibility, and showery rain?

Answer 2

Unstable, moist air and orographic lifting.

Question 3

Which are characteristics of a cold air mass moving over a warm surface?

Answer 3

Cumuliform clouds, turbulence, and good visibility.

Question 4

What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the temperature at 2,000 feet MSL is 10°C and the dew point is 1 °C?

Answer 4

6,000 feet MSL

Question 5

What determines the structure or type of clouds which will form as a result of air being forced to ascend?

Answer 5

The stability of the air before lifting occurs.

Question 6

The presence of standing lenticular altocumulus clouds is a good indication of

Answer 6

very strong turbulence.

Question 7

Virga is best described as

Answer 7

streamers of precipitation trailing beneath clouds which evaporate before reaching the
ground.