Clouds

Front

What type of weather do cumulus and cirrus clouds typically signal?

Back

Fair skies.

Front

What type of cloud is characterized by fluffy, white formations?

Back

Cumulus.

Front

What is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into liquid water?

Back

Dew point.

Front

Why is the dew point important for cloud formation?

Back

Because the dew point is the temperature at which water vapor condenses into water droplets.

Front

What are clouds primarily made of?

Back

Tiny drops of water or ice.

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with overcast skies and light rain?

Back

Stratus.

Front

What is relative humidity?

Back

The amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at that temperature.

Front

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

Back

Cirrus.

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

Back

They transport water vapor and can release precipitation.

Front

What is the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

Back

Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, while stratus clouds are flat and gray.