10 Questions
What is the primary cause of atmospheric cooling that leads to precipitation formation?
Adiabatic expansion of rising air
Which of the following is the correct sequence of the three conditions needed for precipitation to form?
Atmospheric cooling, condensation onto nuclei, growth of water/ice droplets
What is the primary difference between snow and hail?
Snow is frozen water in a crystalline state, while hail is frozen water in a 'massive' state
Which type of precipitation is formed when melted snow mixes with rain?
Sleet
Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?
Fog
What is the primary mechanism that leads to the formation of convective precipitation?
Localized heating of the Earth's surface
Which type of precipitation is most commonly associated with thunderstorms?
Hail
Which of the following is the most likely cause of freezing rain?
Warm air moving over a cold surface
What is the primary difference between rain and drizzle?
Rain forms from larger water droplets, while drizzle forms from smaller water droplets
What is the primary difference between graupel and hail?
Graupel is smaller and softer than hail
Learn about different types of precipitation such as hailstones, sleet (ice pellets), diamond dust, and graupel. Explore the characteristics of each form of precipitation and understand how they differ from one another.
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