How Do Clouds Form

Condensation nuclei in the atmosphere could include:

• smoke

• dust

• pollen

• sea salt

Huge, tall cloud that starts as a cumulus cloud.

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cumulus

White, puffy clouds with flat bottoms.

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

What causes clouds to form?

• Ice melting

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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What is the primary process responsible for cloud formation?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

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Which of the following is a necessary component for cloud formation in the atmosphere?

• Condensation nuclei

• High temperatures

• Strong winds

• Low humidity

What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Altostratus

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Which of the following best describes the role of condensation nuclei in cloud formation?

• They absorb water vapor

• They provide a surface for water vapor to condense

• They increase the temperature of the air

• They prevent cloud formation

What happens to air as it rises in the atmosphere, leading to cloud formation?

• It cools and expands

• It warms and contracts

• It remains the same temperature

• It becomes denser

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Which experiment can demonstrate the process of cloud formation?

• Heating water in a closed container

• Cooling air in a sealed jar with smoke particles

• Mixing salt and water

• Shaking a bottle of soda

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