The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology (14th Edition)
The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134758589
Author: Frederick K. Lutgens, Edward J. Tarbuck, Redina Herman, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 5BN

(a)

To determine

The elevation of the cloud base with reference to the accompanying figure.

(b)

To determine

The temperature of the ascending air as it reaches the top of the mountain.

(c)

To determine

The dew-point temperature of the rising air at the top of the mountain.

(d)

To determine

The amount of water vapor that must have condensed (in grams per kilogram) as the air moved from the cloud base to the top of the mountain.

(e)

To determine

The temperature of the air if it descends to point G.

(f)

To determine

The approximate capacity of the air to hold water vapor at point G.

(g)

To determine

The relative humidity at point G, assuming that there was neither addition nor subtraction of moisture to or from the air when it moved downhill.

(h)

To determine

The approximate relative humidity at point A, using the dew-point temperature at the lifting condensation level for the surface dew point.

(i)

To determine

Two reasons for the difference in relative humidity between points A and G.

(j)

To determine

The term that describes the situation of Needles, California, which is situated on the dry leeward side of a mountain range similar to the position of point G.

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