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Water in the Atmosphere
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low-lying clouds characterized by a thin, layered, sheet-like appearance
stratus clouds
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large, fluffy white clouds; often seen in fair skies
cumulous clouds
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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
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thin, wispy-looking clouds found at great heights
cirrus clouds
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How is a cloud formed?
By the condensation of water vapor
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What type of energy controls evaporation and condensation?
heat energy
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low clouds that occur in patches of sheets across the sky; bring dry weather or light rain
stratocumulus clouds
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Layers of gas that surround a planet
atmosphere
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To turn (change) from a gas into a liquid.
condense
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What does cloud formation depend on?
temperature, humidity, pressure
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The process in which a liquid turns into a gas
evaporation
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Water that is released from clouds in the sky; includes rain, snow, sleet, hail, and freezing rain
precipitation
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How are clouds classified?
height and shape
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What is cloud seeding?
when chemicals are sprayed into the clouds to bring rain for farmers or reduce fog at airports.
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The measure of how much water vapor is in the air is called ______.
humidity
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Water in the gaseous state of matter
water vapor
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Anvil-shaped clouds that are often involved in violent storms.
cumulonimbus clouds
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The temperature at which water vapor in the air condenses into water.
dew point
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