Cpaer meteorology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the primary driver of weather? : Uneven heating of the surface of the earth In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is : 2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is : 3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is : 1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is : Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is : Steeper than both the wet and dry adiabatic lapse rates 2 | P a g e A p...

CPAER - Meteorology Review Exam

What is the primary driver of weather? - correct answer Uneven heating of the surface of the earth In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is - correct answer 2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is - correct answer 3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is - correct answer 1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - correct answer Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate...

In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is - ANSWER-2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is - ANSWER-3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is - ANSWER-1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - ANSWER-Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - ANSWER-Steeper than both the wet and dry adiabatic lapse rates A potentially unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmenta...

Describe the composition of the atmosphere - 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, water vapor, argon, carbon dioxide, and ozone What substances can act as condensation nuclei? - Organic and non organic substances that range form microscopic to visible. ie. smoke, pollen, spores, soil, or salt (form ocean spray) Source: Air Command Weather Manual pg. 2-1 Where are concentrations of condensation nuclei highest? - Concentrations of condensation nuclei are comparatively higher around cities and industri...

Describe the composition of the atmosphere - ANSWER-78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, water vapor, argon, carbon dioxide, and ozone What substances can act as condensation nuclei? - ANSWER-Organic and non organic substances that range form microscopic to visible. ie. smoke, pollen, spores, soil, or salt (form ocean spray) Source: Air Command Weather Manual pg. 2-1 Where are concentrations of condensation nuclei highest? - ANSWER-Concentrations of condensation nuclei are comparatively higher ...

CPAER Meteorology Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the primary driver of weather? - Answer-Uneven heating of the surface of the earth In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is - Answer-2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is - Answer-3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is - Answer-1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - Answer-Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmental l...