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Cloud And Precipitation

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Q1Consider the following statements about Cirrus Clouds: Cirrus clouds are high-level clouds composed mostly of ice crystals. They are generally associated with fair weather but can also indicate a change in weather. They appear as thin, wispy strands. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which of the following clouds are called “Rain clouds”?MediumSolve →Q3Statement: Frontal precipitation occurs when a warm air mass is forced to rise over a cold air mass. Is this statement correct?MediumSolve →Q4Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of precipitation formation?MediumSolve →Q5Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms and heavy rainfall?MediumSolve →Q6Match the following pairs: Convectional Rainfall – a) Mountain slopes Orographic Rainfall – b) Frontal lifting Cyclonic Rainfall – c) Intense heating of land Select the correct match:MediumSolve →Q7Consider the following statements: Altostratus clouds belong to the middle level of cloud classification. They are grey or blue-grey and cover the entire sky. Which is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q8Which of the following clouds has the greatest vertical development?MediumSolve →Q9Which of the following correctly describes 'virga'?MediumSolve →Q10Statement: Graupel refers to snow pellets formed by supercooled water droplets. Is this statement correct?MediumSolve →

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