Water in the Atmosphere & Clouds

What are required for clouds to form?

• Moisture/Water Vapor

• Cool Temperatures for Condensation

• Condensation Nuclei

• Storms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How are clouds classified by?

• Shape

• Altitude

• Material

• Color

Which would be the best condensation nuclei for a cloud to form?

• Dust Particles

• Dirt

• Blade of Grass

• Rivers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

As altitude (height) increases, _____ & ______ (Pick 2)

• Pressure Increases

• Pressure Decreases

• # of Gas Particles Increases

• # of Gas Particles Decreases

Choose the conditions that would produce the most humidity

• Warm Climate and Moist Air

• Warm Climate and Dry Air

• Cold Climate and Moist Air

• Cold Climate and Dry Air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What definition best fits evaporation

• Water changing from a liquid to a gas (water vapor)

• Water changing from a gas (water vapor) to a liquid

• Water evaporating from plants

• Water released from clouds in the form of rain or snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What definition best fits transpiration

• Water changing from a liquid to a gas (water vapor)

• Water changing from a gas (water vapor) to a liquid

• Water evaporating from plants

• Water released from clouds in the form of rain or snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What definition best fits precipitation

• Water changing from a liquid to a gas (water vapor)

• Water changing from a gas (water vapor) to a liquid

• Water evaporating from plants

• Water released from clouds in the form of rain or snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What definition best fits condensation

• Water changing from a liquid to a gas (water vapor)

• Water changing from a gas (water vapor) to a liquid

• Water evaporating from plants

• Water released from clouds in the form of rain or snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which definition best describes absolute humidity?

• Water vapor in the air

• Dryness of the air

• The amount of water vapor present in air expressed as a percentage

• Measure of the actual amount of water vapor (moisture) in the air