Questions and Answers
What are clouds divided into according to their?
height range
What does the suffix 'nimbus' mean when used in naming clouds?
a rain cloud
What is necessary for the formation of cumulonimbus clouds along with lifting action?
unstable, moist air
What clouds have the greatest turbulence?
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What cloud types would indicate convective turbulence?
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At approximately what altitude would the pilot expect the base of cumuliform clouds if the surface air temperature is 82 F and the dewpoint is 38 F?
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What is the approximate base of cumulus clouds if the surface air temperature at 1,000 feet MSL is 70 F and the dewpoint is 48 F?
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Study Notes
Cloud Families and Definitions
- Clouds are categorized into four families based on height ranges.
- The suffix "nimbus" indicates that a cloud is a rain cloud.
Formation Conditions
- Cumulonimbus clouds require both lifting action and unstable, moist air for formation.
Turbulence Characteristics
- Cumulonimbus clouds experience the greatest turbulence among cloud types.
- Towering cumulus clouds signify the presence of convective turbulence.
Cloud Base Predictions
- If surface air temperature is 82°F and the dewpoint is 38°F, expect cumuliform cloud bases at around 10,000 feet AGL.
- At a surface air temperature of 70°F and a dewpoint of 48°F at 1,000 feet MSL, cumulus clouds will have an approximate base of 6,000 feet MSL.
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Test your knowledge on cloud families, formation conditions, and turbulence characteristics. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how different types of clouds are classified and the atmospheric conditions that affect their formation. Get ready to explore the fascinating world of clouds!
