Cloud Formation

Water droplets form on small particles in the atmosphere called condensation nuclei. What are some examples of condensation nuclei?

• dust

• pollen

• salt

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the process called when water vapor molecules (a gas) loses energy changes to a liquid?

• evaporation

• relative humidity

• melting

• condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Condensation occurs on surfaces that are ___________ than the surrounding air.

• warmer

• colder

• bigger

• smaller

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Millions of tiny ___________________ clump together to form a cloud.

• water droplets

• gases

• cotton balls

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Clouds are made of

• water droplets or ice crystals

• Water vapor molecules

• cotton

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Clouds form when air ______________ and water vapor condenses to form droplets

• is heated

• cools down

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the start of cloud formation?

• wind blowing

• the sun's energy

• cold air sinking

• warm air rising

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the process called when liquid water gains enough energy and some of the molecules escape as vapor (gas)?

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

• melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What happens to the temperature of air as it rises in the atmosphere?

• increases

• decreases

• stays the Same

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Water droplets form on small particles in the atmosphere called condensation nuclei. What are some examples of condensation nuclei?

• dust

• pollen

• salt

• all of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4