Precipitation & Clouds

Front

What type of precipitation forms when raindrops fall through a cold layer of air and freeze before they hit the ground?

Back

Sleet

Front

Which type of cloud often indicates that a storm is on the way?

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

What are clouds that form very near the ground called?

Back

Fog

Front

In which season can hail usually occur?

Back

Summer

Front

What must the air temperature be for snow to fall?

Back

Freezing

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water droplets in the atmosphere?

Back

Condensation

Front

What type of precipitation consists of ice pellets that form during thunderstorms?

Back

Hail

Front

What is the term for the visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere?

Back

Clouds

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

Back

Cumulus

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air?

Back

Humidity