Question 4941Deck General70% to pass
Snow has obliterated surface features and the sky is covered with uniform, altostratus clouds. There are no shadows and the horizon has disappeared. What is this condition called?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Whiteout.
A whiteout is a weather condition in which the horizon and surface features disappear due to the uniform, white appearance of the snow-covered ground and the sky. The lack of shadows and the disappearance of the horizon make it difficult to judge distance and depth, creating a disorienting effect. This is the condition described in the question, where surface features are obliterated and the horizon has disappeared, resulting in a uniform, white appearance.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the weather condition presented in the question. B) Aurora reflection refers to the reflection of the northern lights, C) Ice blink refers to the whitish appearance of ice on the horizon, and D) Water sky refers to the dark appearance of the sky over open water.
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