Warm cloud precipitation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Weather Exam 2- WX 201 ERAU Questions and Answers Radar Reflectivity The amount of energy received by the radar that is scattered back to it, usually by precipitation particles Attenuation Reduction of radar power by absorption of radiation by targets WSR-88D Weather Surveillance Radar 1988 Doppler dopplar radar specialized radar that can detect precipitation and movement of small particles and can approximate wind speed Aircraft Radar Low power(300-500w), 3cm wavelengt...

Aviation Weather Questions and Answers Graded A+ Select all characteristics that help define an airmass. Uniform moisture content Uniform Stability Uniform temperature If an airmass is colder then the ground it is moving over it is a classified as a ______________ cold airmass A maritime tropical airmass generally was what characteristics? Warm temperature, high moisture content, high dew point Typically, an advancing cold airmass has what kind of front on the leading edge? Co...

USCG METEOROLOGY EXAM WITH ANSWERS 2024/2025 (GRADED) A boundary between two air masses is a(n) __________. a) lapse rate b) isobar c) front d) continent A cloud sequence of cirrus, cirrostratus, and altostratus clouds followed by rain usually signifies the approach of a(n) __________. a) occluded front b) stationary front c) warm front d) cold front A cold front moving in from the northwest can produce __________. a) thunderstorms, hail, and then rapid clearing b) increasing cloud ...

This type of front is a complex frontal system that forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front correct answers Occluded front We can make a statement now that there is a 40% chance that Lincoln, NE will experience a white Christmas this year (1' of snow or more on the ground.) What type of forecast is this correct answers Probability forecase This type of front has essentially no air movement and is drawn by an alternating blue and red line with red semi circles and blue triangles cor...

weather correct answers The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place. climate correct answers Overall weather in an area over a long period of time basic elements of weather correct answers wind, humidity, temperature, pressure, clouds, and precipitation basic elements of climate correct answers temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind, humidity, precipitation, and cloudiness important meteorological variables correct answers precipitation (R), surface air tempe...

USCG METEOROLOGY EXAM WITH ANSWERS Latest 2024/2025 (Graded) A barometer showing falling pressure indicates the approach of a __________. a) high pressure system b) low pressure system c) high dew point d) low dew point A boundary between two air masses is a(n) __________. a) lapse rate b) isobar c) front d) continent A cloud sequence of cirrus, cirrostratus, and altostratus clouds followed by rain usually signifies the approach of a(n) __________. a) occluded front b) stationary fr...

WX 201 Exam 2 with correct Answers (Graded A) ____ is a condition in which the environmental lapse rate is equal to the dry adiabatic rate. Neutral stability The rate at which the actual air temperature changes with increasing height above the surface is referred to as the ____ rate. environmental lapse Absolute instability results when the environmental lapse rate is ____ the ____ adiabatic rate. greater than; dry An air parcel in an unstable atmosphere has ____ force acting ...

USCG METEOROLOGY EXAM WITH ANSWERS 2024/2025 (Graded A+) A barometer showing falling pressure indicates the approach of a __________. a) high pressure system b) low pressure system c) high dew point d) low dew point A boundary between two air masses is a(n) __________. a) lapse rate b) isobar c) front d) continent A cloud sequence of cirrus, cirrostratus, and altostratus clouds followed by rain usually signifies the approach of a(n) __________. a) occluded front b) stationary front ...

1 ATSC 113 FLYING EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ VFR Correct Answer: Visual flight rules = fly by mostly looking out the window; need good visibility and stay out of clouds; all pilots learn how to fly VFR VFC Correct Answer: "Visual Meteorological Conditions = weather that is good enough to fly VFR --> horizontal visibility of 3 statute miles or more, ceiling of 1000 feet above airport" Flying into couds VFR Correct Answer: "ignore balanc...

Water Treatment Exam 1 With question Answered 100% What are the main steps during the Hydrologic cycle? - ANS1. Evaporation 2. Condensation 3. Transportation 4. Transpiration 5. Precipitation 6. Runoff Evaporation - ANSDefined as: Water is transferred from earths surface to atmosphere. -80% occurs from oceans -Evaporation occurs more at warm temperatures Condensation - ANSDefined as: Conversion of water vapor to liquid -excess water vapor condenses to form cloud droplets Transporta...