Formation of Hailstones in Thunderstorms

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What is the typical altitude range of cirrus clouds?

Between 10,000 and 20,000 feet (3,000 and 6,000 meters)

Cirrus clouds can form at any altitude

Below 20,000 feet (6,000 meters)

Above 20,000 feet (6,000 meters) (correct)

What is the primary composition of cirrus clouds?

Water droplets

Dust and other particulates

Ice crystals (correct)

A mixture of water droplets and ice crystals

What type of weather conditions are cumulus clouds typically associated with?

Foggy weather

Fair weather (correct)

Stormy weather

Rainy weather

How do stratus clouds typically form?

When moist air is lifted gently upward Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cloud is often a precursor to the development of other cloud types?

Cirrus clouds Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical appearance of stratus clouds?

A uniform layer with a smooth, featureless appearance Signup and view all the answers

What process occurs within cumulonimbus clouds during thunderstorms?

Hailstone formation Signup and view all the answers

What causes snow to melt completely as it descends from the clouds?

Warmer temperatures in the lower atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the result when the melted snow passes through a thin layer of colder air near the Earth's surface?

Formation of freezing rain Signup and view all the answers

What are the main hazards associated with freezing rain events?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range in diameter for raindrops?

0.5mm to 6.35mm Signup and view all the answers

How do rain and drizzle differ based on the size of the droplets?

Rain has larger droplets than drizzle Signup and view all the answers

What type of clouds are composed of water droplets and occasionally ice crystals?

Altocumulus and stratocumulus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following clouds are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?

Cumulonimbus Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of mammatus clouds?

They have a series of bulges or pouches emerging from the base Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical height range of stratocumulus clouds?

Between the surface and 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) Signup and view all the answers

How are altocumulus clouds described in terms of their appearance?

They appear as small, white, or gray patches, sheets, or layers of clouds that may form rounded masses or rolls Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum height mentioned for cumulonimbus clouds?

70,000 feet (21,000 meters) or more Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ground-based radars in coastal regions?

To monitor incoming storms and issue timely warnings Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Earth Observing Satellites?

To monitor weather patterns and forecast the weather Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a snow gauge?

To measure the depth of snow accumulation on the ground Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of artificially inducing precipitation?

To increase rainfall in areas experiencing drought or water scarcity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a common application of Earth Observing Satellites?

Urban traffic control Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between ground-based radars and Earth Observing Satellites in terms of their data collection methods?

Ground-based radars collect data from the Earth's surface, while satellites collect data from space Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the man-made lakes mentioned in the text?

For power generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the total area of the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed reservation?

162,000 ha Signup and view all the answers

What is the main attraction in the booming tourist industry in the areas surrounding the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed?

The hot springs Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum capacity of the power plants in the Tiwi Watershed?

330 MW Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency has complete jurisdiction, control, and regulation over the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed reservation?

The National Power Corporation (NPC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed reservation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers