Plate Boundaries, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes Quiz
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What is the term used for the process when water vapour directly turns into snowflakes?

  • Evaporation
  • Condensation
  • Precipitation
  • Sublimation (correct)

Why do some areas experience dense fog while others experience sudden hailstones?

  • Geographical distribution of water
  • Difference in altitude
  • Variation in atmospheric pressure
  • Change in humidity levels (correct)

What phenomenon causes water vapour to transform into snow at high altitudes?

  • Precipitation
  • Condensation
  • Evaporation
  • Sublimation (correct)

Why do some regions have limited water storage compared to others?

<p>Geographical distribution of water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of condensation is commonly observed on winter mornings?

<p>Dew (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does precipitation occur in the form of snow at high altitudes?

<p>Below freezing point temperatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes the transformation of water vapour into solid particles during snowfall?

<p>Precipitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the distribution of water uneven across the Earth's surface?

<p>Differential heating of Earth's surface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major factor responsible for different forms of condensation observed due to changes in the atmosphere?

<p>Water vapour content (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is hailstone occurrence less frequent compared to other forms of precipitation?

<p>Specific atmospheric conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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