Moisture in the Atmosphere (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is condensation in relation to cloud formation?
What is condensation in relation to cloud formation?
A crucial step in the water cycle
What is the most common cause of cloud formation?
What is the most common cause of cloud formation?
Convection from solar heating
Why is cooling important as air rises?
Why is cooling important as air rises?
Cooler air holds less moisture
What does the dew point represent?
What does the dew point represent?
Temperature at 100% humidity
What happens if air doesn't cool to its dew point?
What happens if air doesn't cool to its dew point?
No clouds will form
What are condensation nuclei?
What are condensation nuclei?
Particles water vapour condenses onto
Which is NOT listed as a condensation nucleus?
Which is NOT listed as a condensation nucleus?
Oxygen molecules
What happens without condensation nuclei?
What happens without condensation nuclei?
Water vapour struggles to condense
What determines if water droplets or ice crystals form?
What determines if water droplets or ice crystals form?
Temperature at condensation level
What is the typical cooling rate as air rises?
What is the typical cooling rate as air rises?
~10°C per 1000m
What does temperature gradient do in cloud formation?
What does temperature gradient do in cloud formation?
Drives the rising air process
What 2 things are essential for visible clouds?
What 2 things are essential for visible clouds?
Reaching dew point & condensation nuclei