30 Questions
What is the typical altitude range of cirrus clouds?
Above 20,000 feet (6,000 meters)
What is the primary composition of cirrus clouds?
Ice crystals
What type of weather conditions are cumulus clouds typically associated with?
Fair weather
How do stratus clouds typically form?
When moist air is lifted gently upward
Which type of cloud is often a precursor to the development of other cloud types?
Cirrus clouds
What is the typical appearance of stratus clouds?
A uniform layer with a smooth, featureless appearance
What process occurs within cumulonimbus clouds during thunderstorms?
Hailstone formation
What causes snow to melt completely as it descends from the clouds?
Warmer temperatures in the lower atmosphere
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
What are the main hazards associated with freezing rain events?
Both a and b
What is the typical range in diameter for raindrops?
0.5mm to 6.35mm
How do rain and drizzle differ based on the size of the droplets?
Rain has larger droplets than drizzle
What type of clouds are composed of water droplets and occasionally ice crystals?
Altocumulus and stratocumulus
Which of the following clouds are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?
Cumulonimbus
What is the distinguishing feature of mammatus clouds?
They have a series of bulges or pouches emerging from the base
What is the typical height range of stratocumulus clouds?
Between the surface and 6,500 feet (2,000 meters)
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
What is the maximum height mentioned for cumulonimbus clouds?
70,000 feet (21,000 meters) or more
What is the primary function of ground-based radars in coastal regions?
To monitor incoming storms and issue timely warnings
What is the primary purpose of Earth Observing Satellites?
To monitor weather patterns and forecast the weather
What is the main function of a snow gauge?
To measure the depth of snow accumulation on the ground
What is the purpose of artificially inducing precipitation?
To increase rainfall in areas experiencing drought or water scarcity
Which of the following is not a common application of Earth Observing Satellites?
Urban traffic control
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
What is the primary purpose of the man-made lakes mentioned in the text?
For power generation
What is the total area of the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed reservation?
162,000 ha
What is the main attraction in the booming tourist industry in the areas surrounding the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed?
The hot springs
What is the maximum capacity of the power plants in the Tiwi Watershed?
330 MW
Which government agency has complete jurisdiction, control, and regulation over the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed reservation?
The National Power Corporation (NPC)
What is the purpose of the Makiling-Banahaw Watershed reservation?
All of the above
Discover the intriguing process of how hailstones are formed within cumulonimbus clouds during thunderstorms. Learn about the interaction of weather patterns that lead to the creation of these icy projectiles.
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