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| Which term describes the conversion of a solid directly to a gas, without passing through the liquid state? |
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| The change of state from a gas to a liquid is called..... |
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| Air that has reached its water-vapor capacity is said to be.... |
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| Which of the following is NOT a process that lifts air? |
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| Orographic lifting is associated with... |
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| Which cloud type consists of globular cloud masses with a cauliflower structure? |
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| Which term is used to describe clouds of middle height? |
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| Which term is used to describe clouds of middle height? |
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| Which clouds are often associated with thunder and lightning? |
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| Which type of precipitation consists of small clear-to-translucent ice particles? |
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| What type of cloud is associated with hail? |
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| Maritime air masses form..... |
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| Which air masses have the greatest effect on weather conditions in much of the United States? |
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| The boundary that separates different air masses is called a(n)..... |
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| The weather behind a cold front is dominated by which of the following? |
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| Which gas is most important for understanding atmospheric processes? |
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| The process by which water vapor changes directly to a solid is called..... |
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| The ratio of air's water-vapor content to its capacity to hold water vapor same temperature is the ..... |
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| Which cloud type is best described as sheets or layers that cover much or all of the sky? |
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| Compared to clouds, fogs are... |
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| Which of the following processes can produce either rain or snow? |
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| Which two properties characterized an air mass? |
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| Which type of air mass originates in northern Canada |
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