Meteorology midterm Flashcards
1
Q
The amount of water vapor needed for saturation largely depends on the air temperature. t/f
A
True
2
Q
Dewpoint refers to the temp. to which air must be cooled at a given pressure to become saturated. t/f
A
True
3
Q
_____ is considered hazardous to flight because it spoils the smooth flow of air over the wings, thereby decreasing lifting capability
A
Frost
4
Q
What is usually more prevalent in industrial areas because of an abundance of condensation nuclei from combustion?
A
Fog
5
Q
The types of fog that depend upon wind in order to exist are advection fog and upslope fog
A
True
