Chapter 8- Cloud

Question 1

42.18.2
Describe the effect of latent heat release on stability inside cloud and its influence on
the resulting type of cloud.

Answer 1

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Question 2

42.18.4
Describe three causes that tend to slow down the growth of water drops once droplets
have formed on nuclei.

Answer 2

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Question 3

42.18.6
Name and describe the appearance and characteristics of the ten main types of cloud
sub-divided as: (a) high cloud;

Answer 3

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Question 4

42.18.6
Name and describe the appearance and characteristics of the ten main types of cloud
sub-divided as: (b) middle cloud;

Answer 4

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Question 5

42.18.6
Name and describe the appearance and characteristics of the ten main types of cloud
sub-divided as: (c) low cloud.

Answer 5

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Question 6

42.18.8
With regard orographic cloud: (a) explain the influence of stability/instability of air, and different surface dew
point values, on the type and vertical extent of cloud formed orographically;

Answer 6

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Question 7

42.18.8

With regard orographic cloud: (b) describe the formation and characteristics of lenticular cloud.

Answer 7

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