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Describe the composition of the atmosphere - ANSWER-78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, water vapor, argon, carbon dioxide, and ozone What substances can act as condensation nuclei? - ANSWER-Organic and non organic substances that range form microscopic to visible. ie. smoke, pollen, spores, soil, or salt (form ocean spray) Source: Air Command Weather Manual pg. 2-1 Where are concentrations of condensation nuclei highest? - ANSWER-Concentrations of condensation nuclei are comparatively higher ...

In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is - ANSWER-2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is - ANSWER-3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is - ANSWER-1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - ANSWER-Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - ANSWER-Steeper than both the wet and dry adiabatic lapse rates A potentially unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmenta...

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What is the primary driver of weather? - correct answer Uneven heating of the surface of the earth In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is - correct answer 2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is - correct answer 3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is - correct answer 1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - correct answer Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate...

CPAER Meteorology Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary driver of weather? Uneven heating of the surface of the earth In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is 2o per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is 3o per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is 1.5o per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is Steeper than both the ...

Describe the composition of the atmosphere - 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, water vapor, argon, carbon dioxide, and ozone What substances can act as condensation nuclei? - Organic and non organic substances that range form microscopic to visible. ie. smoke, pollen, spores, soil, or salt (form ocean spray) Source: Air Command Weather Manual pg. 2-1 Where are concentrations of condensation nuclei highest? - Concentrations of condensation nuclei are comparatively higher around cities and industri...

CPAER Meteorology Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the primary driver of weather? - Answer-Uneven heating of the surface of the earth In a standard atmosphere the environmental lapse rate is - Answer-2º per 1,000ft The dry adiabatic lapse rate is - Answer-3º per 1,000ft The wet adiabatic lapse rate is - Answer-1.5º per 1,000ft A stable atmosphere occurs when the environmental lapse rate is - Answer-Shallow or negative An unstable atmosphere occurs when the enviro...