Moisture in the Atmosphere (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What is the physical nature of water vapour in the atmosphere?
What is the physical nature of water vapour in the atmosphere?
An invisible gas
Which type of humidity is most useful for understanding how air feels and predicting weather?
Which type of humidity is most useful for understanding how air feels and predicting weather?
Relative humidity
What does it mean when air reaches 100% relative humidity?
What does it mean when air reaches 100% relative humidity?
It is saturated
Which statement about air temperature and water capacity is correct?
Which statement about air temperature and water capacity is correct?
Warm air holds more water than cool air
If air holds 10 g/kg of water but can hold 50 g/kg, what is the relative humidity?
If air holds 10 g/kg of water but can hold 50 g/kg, what is the relative humidity?
20%
What is the dew point?
What is the dew point?
Temp where water vapour condenses
What is the condensation level in the atmosphere?
What is the condensation level in the atmosphere?
Height where air reaches dew point
Why do clouds have relatively flat bottoms?
Why do clouds have relatively flat bottoms?
Form at same height where condensation starts
Why does the Highveld experience afternoon thunderstorms?
Why does the Highveld experience afternoon thunderstorms?
Air becomes full of water by afternoon
What is the main factor affecting relative humidity?
What is the main factor affecting relative humidity?
Temperature