Howdy guys,
I’m working my way through the RPL Volume One in prep for an exam, and I’ve noticed a few times that the questions at the end of the chapters ask things that aren’t actually covered in the chapter itself.
For example - I just finished the whole section on clouds (types, characteristics, etc.), and the first question in the review quiz is about cumuliform clouds and how they form. The problem is, that specific cloud isn’t mentioned anywhere in the text.
I’m genuinely trying to understand what’s expected here. Should I be studying extra material beyond the book, or is the idea that we’re supposed to infer those concepts somehow?
I really want to pass the exam, but it’s a bit confusing when the test questions seem to go beyond what’s been taught. Would appreciate any clarification or study guidance.
Cheers,
Jack
Jack,
The word 'cumuliform' is mentioned on page 340 and 342 but there is no specific mention of its exact meaning. Thanks for pointing that out. I have included the following note on page 335 to clear that up. Thanks very much for your feedback.
Note that all clouds belonging to the cumulus 'family,' (cumulus, altocumulus, stratocumulus and cirrocumulus), are some times collectively referred to as cumuliform clouds.
Note that all clouds belonging to the stratus 'family,' (stratus, stratocumulus, altostratus, and cirrostratus), are some times collectively referred to as stratiform clouds.
