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The suffix "nimbus," used in naming clouds, means
a rain cloud. This is a rote memory item. Nimbus means rain.
a rain cloud.
This is a rote memory item. Nimbus means rain.
See lessWhat types of fog depend upon wind in order to exist?
Advection fog and upslope fog. Advection fog requires wind since the moist warm air mass needs to be pushed in land. Upslope fog also requires wind since the air mass must be pushed upslope to be cooled off.
Advection fog and upslope fog.
Advection fog requires wind since the moist warm air mass needs to be pushed in land. Upslope fog also requires wind since the air mass must be pushed upslope to be cooled off.
See lessLow-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?
Steam fog. One of the characteristics of steam fog is the possibility of icing and low-level turbulence.
Steam fog.
One of the characteristics of steam fog is the possibility of icing and low-level turbulence.
See lessWhat situation is most conducive to the formation of radiation fog?
Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights. Radiation fog occurs when the ground cools rapidly and the surrounding air reaches the dew point. This happens with little to no winds.
Warm, moist air over low, flatland areas on clear, calm nights.
Radiation fog occurs when the ground cools rapidly and the surrounding air reaches the dew point. This happens with little to no winds.
See lessAn air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter. Advection fog occurs when a layer of warm, moist air moves over a cold surface. This is typical in coastal areas with sea breeze, especially in the winter when the land is colder than the sea. Think about the famous San Francisco fog.
An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
Advection fog occurs when a layer of warm, moist air moves over a cold surface. This is typical in coastal areas with sea breeze, especially in the winter when the land is colder than the sea. Think about the famous San Francisco fog.
See lessWhat clouds have the greatest turbulence?
Cumulonimbus. Cumulonimbus are always the worst clouds to get near or into.
Cumulonimbus.
Cumulonimbus are always the worst clouds to get near or into.
See lessAn air mass moving inland from the coast in winter is likely to result in
fog. If an air mass moves inland in the winter, it is likely a moist air mass, and warmer than the land. In which case, it will be cooled off when it moves inland, resulting in fog.
fog.
See lessIf an air mass moves inland in the winter, it is likely a moist air mass, and warmer than the land. In which case, it will be cooled off when it moves inland, resulting in fog.
The amount of water vapor which air can hold depends on the
air temperature. The amount of water vapor that an air mass can hold is dependent on its temperature. A warmer air mass can hold more water.
air temperature.
See lessThe amount of water vapor that an air mass can hold is dependent on its temperature. A warmer air mass can hold more water.
What is meant by the term "Dew Point"?
The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated. The Dew Point is the temperature at which the air becomes fully saturated.
The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated.
See lessThe Dew Point is the temperature at which the air becomes fully saturated.
Convective circulation patterns associated with sea breezes are caused by
cool, dense air moving inland from over the water. Sea breeze happens during the day when warm air over land rises and reaches the colder air over water and sinks.
cool, dense air moving inland from over the water.
See lessSea breeze happens during the day when warm air over land rises and reaches the colder air over water and sinks.