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  • Created on: 20-01-17 15:58

1. What is the definition of dew point?

  • The point reached above mountains, leading to increased rainfall by seeder-feeder mechanisms.
  • The temperature at which air must be cooled in order to be fully saturated.
  • The point at which water evaporates into water vapour.
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2. A high dew point suggests that water vapour content is....

  • high
  • low
  • not present

3. What is saturation vapour pressure?

  • When water particles in the air are equal to those in the water.
  • The mass of water in the air.
  • Pressure exerted by water vapour in a rising air parcel.

4. Relative humidity....

  • compares the amount of water vapour in the air with the amount required for full saturation.
  • compares the amount of water vapour present in air across a timescale.
  • compares the amount of water vapour present between it and absolute humidity.

5. What is orographic lifting?

  • Air is pulled down after being lifted over a mountain to form a frost hollow.
  • Air is pushed up and over mountains, where it cools adiabatically.
  • Air is pushed up and over mountains, where it warms adiabatically.
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