ATSC 113 Midterm 1 questions with correct answers
What are the 2 main divisions of clouds? - Answer Normal and Special What are Cumuliform Clouds? - Answer Normal Clouds - look like stacks of cotton balls - associated with updrafts (warm air rising) What are some hazards of Cumuliform Clouds? - Answer - strong updrafts - thunderstorms From smallest to largest rank cumuliform clouds - Answer 1. Cumulus Humilis 2. Cumulus Mediocris 3. Cumulus Congestus 4. Cumulonimbus What are Stratiform Clouds? - Answer Normal CLouds - look like sheets or blankets - due to layers of hte atmosphers having different temps What are some hazards of Stratiform Clounds? - Answer - limited visibility - may lead to ice forming on aircrafts From lowest to highest rank stratiform clouds - Answer 1. Stratus & Nimbostratus 2. Altocumulus & Altostratus 3. Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus & Cirrus
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