Water in the Atmosphere | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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How is a cloud formed?

By the condensation of water vapor

thin, wispy-looking clouds found at great heights

cirrus clouds

What does cloud formation depend on?

temperature, humidity, pressure

The temperature at which water vapor in the air condenses into water.

dew point

Layers of gas that surround a planet

atmosphere

low-lying clouds characterized by a thin, layered, sheet-like appearance

stratus clouds

What type of energy controls evaporation and condensation?

heat energy

The measure of how much water vapor is in the air is called ______.

humidity

Anvil-shaped clouds that are often involved in violent storms.

cumulonimbus clouds

How are clouds classified?

height and shape

What is cloud seeding?

when chemicals are sprayed into the clouds to bring rain for farmers or reduce fog at airports.

large, fluffy white clouds; often seen in fair skies

cumulous clouds

List the steps of the water cycle.

1. Sun heats the water. 2. Water vapor rises. 3. Water vapor reaches cooler temperatures. 4. Water vapor condenses. 5. Water released as rain or snow

Water that is released from clouds in the sky; includes rain, snow, sleet, hail, and freezing rain

precipitation

low clouds that occur in patches of sheets across the sky; bring dry weather or light rain

stratocumulus clouds

Water in the gaseous state of matter

water vapor

To turn (change) from a gas into a liquid.

condense

The process in which a liquid turns into a gas

evaporation