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Choose the types of rains from the following options. 

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Important Questions on Water in Atmosphere

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List-I
(Cloud)
List-II
(Characteristic)
A. Cirrus 1. Rain-giving
B. Stratus 2. Feathery appearance
C. Nimbus 3. Vertically growing
D. Cumulus 4. Horizontally spreading

 

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Which of the following statements with regard to cloudburst is/are correct?

1. It is defined as sudden localized very heavy downpour with cloud thunder and lightning.
2. It mostly occurs in the hilly areas.
3. It results into very high intensity of rainfall, i.e., 250 mm-300 mm in a couple of hours.
4. It occurs only during daytime.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

Liar I (Cloud Form) List II (Characteristic)
A. Cirrus 1. Storm clouds
B. Cumulus 2. High fog "Low Ceiling"
C. Nimbostratus 3. Fair-weather clouds
D. Stratus 4. Entirely of ice particles

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Which one of the following is applicable to collision-coalescence process of precipitation?
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Consider the following statements regarding clouds.
1. The cloud takes the form of a heap/pile
2. Normally they produce little/no precipitation
3. They are a precursor to cumulonimbus clouds
Identify the type of cloud-based on the given characteristics:

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Considering the following statements.

The fog during winter season more on the day when:

1.Sky is clear.

2.Sky is cloudy.

3.Wind is blowing.

Which statements given above is or are correct?

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Considering the following statements:

The fog during winter season more on the day when

1. Sky is clear

2. Sky is cloudy

3. Wind is blowing

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Among the following types of Clouds, which is known as 'Rain Cloud'?

(A) Cirrus

(B) Altocumulus

(C) Cirrocumulus

(D) Nimbostratus

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Consider the following statements:
1. Altostratus clouds are in the category of mid clouds.
2. Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.
3. Cirrocumulus clouds cool the Earth by shedding its surface from incoming sunlight.
Which of the above statement/sis/are correct?
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Clouds float in the air because of their:
 
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The terms 'Asperitas', 'Fluctus', 'Flammagenitus' are sometimes seen in the news in the context of:
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Clouds which resemble cotton balls are the: 
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The instrument which measures the movement of clouds, by casting their images through a peephole on to a black mirrored surface, is called _____.
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Up to what approximate height cloud bearing air are found from the surface of the earth?
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Which type of cloud is responsible for heavy rainfall along with thunder and lightning?

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Where would you expect to see a Tornado the most?
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Why are dewdrops not formed on a cloudy night?