Rain Reading Comprehension Assessment

What is the initial step in the formation of rain according to the passage?

• Formation of clouds from tiny water droplets

• Evaporation of water from the Earth's surface

• Condensation of water vapor onto cloud condensation nuclei

• Release of water vapor by plants

Which atmospheric condition encourages cloud formation?

• High-pressure systems

• Low-pressure systems

• Stable air conditions

• Warm air temperatures

What is the shape of raindrops as they fall through the atmosphere?

• Teardrop-shaped

• Flattened spheres or parachutes

• Perfect spheres

• Irregular shapes

What is the minimum diameter of a raindrop as defined by meteorologists?

• 0.1 millimeters

• 0.5 millimeters

• 1 millimeter

• 2 millimeters

What can cause acid rain according to the passage?

• High levels of carbon dioxide

• Pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide

• Excessive rainfall

• Natural volcanic activity