Clouds

Front

What forms when water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice crystals? Options: snow, sleet, clouds, hail

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clouds

Front

Molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water in a process called what?

Back

condensation

Front

Cooling of the air and the presence of particles in the air are needed for what?

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condensation

Front

As air temperature increases, the amount of water vapor the air can hold (increases or decreases)?

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increases

Front

The temperature at which condensation begins.

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dew point

Front

At a certain height, air cools to the dew point and _________ begins.

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condensation

Front

Wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals and indicate fair weather

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cirrus

Front

Cotton ball type cloud that indicates a storm is coming.

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cirrocumulus

Front

Clouds that form flat layers: cirrus, cumulus, stratus, alto cumulus

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stratus

Front

Towering clouds with flat tops that produce thunderstorms.

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cumulonimbus