Question

The bases of developing convective cumulus clouds will be relatively higher at a location with a relatively ______ difference between the surface temperature and surface dew point temperature.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Cumulus clouds is a term in metrology that defines the type of clouds which are characterized by its low altitude, puffy appearance, and fair-weather nature. They are generally considered as low-level clouds, with less than than 2,000m in altitude except they are the more vertical cumulus congestus form.

Thus, it can be noted that, the difference between the surface dew point temperature and the surface temperature is related to relative humidity. Hence, in a situation when there is a LARGE difference between the surface temperature and the surface dewpoint temperature, then the relative humidity is very low (e.g., 10%).

Therefore, the bases of developing convective cumulus clouds will be relatively higher at a location with a relatively LARGE difference between the surface temperature and surface dew point temperature.