1-17.
1-18.
1-19.
1-20.
1-21.
Variety used to identify a pattern known as
"Abraham's Tree."
1. A
2. B
3 . C
4.
D
Variety that identifies a condition that will
allow the outline of the sun or moon to be
seen.
1. A
2. B
3. C
4.
D
Variety that identifies a pattern called
“wind-row” or “wave clouds.”
1. A
2. B
3. C
4.
D
Which of the following terms is correctly
used to further identify a cirrus cloud when
the cloud fibers are entangled or crossing
one another?
1.
Opaqus
2.
Lacunosus
3.
Intortus
4.
Vertebratus
Of the following supplementary features,
which one is another name for waterspouts
and tornadoes?
1. Virga
2. Arcus
3. Incus
4 . T u b a
1-22.
1-23.
1-24.
1-25.
1-26.
Moderately developed cumulus clouds may
produce precipitation.
1. True
2. False
Which of the following descriptions is
associated with virga?
1.
A dark, fuzzy area immediately below
the base of a cumulus cloud
2.
A dark, fuzzy area caused by
precipitation that decreases in intensity
below the cloud
3.
A rain shower that evaporates before
reaching the surface
4.
Each of the above
What cloud in the genus cumulus is
described as having several layers of
cauliflower-life buildups?
1.
Cumulus humilis
2.
Cumulus mediocris
3.
Cumulus congestus
4.
Comulonimbus
The towering cumulus cloud is a special
form of which of the following cloud
species?
1. Cumulus congestus
2. Cumulus mediocris
3. Cumulonimbus capillatus
4. Comulonimbus calvus
In the mid-latitudes, cirrus blowoff from a
cumulonimbus anvil top will occur most
commonly at a maximum of how many
feet?
1.
20,000
2.
25,000
3.
30,000
4.
45,000
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