Cloud Droplet Explained with Wally Water Molecule

What causes air to become saturated?

Increase in evaporation rate

How does air temperature affect the capacity of holding water vapor?

It increases as air temperature increases

What are condensation nuclei?

Tiny particles like dust or pollen in the atmosphere

In the context of cloud dissipation, what does it mean when the cloud droplets evaporate?

The cloud droplets disappear Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the temperature inside a cloud increases?

Cloud droplets evaporate at a faster rate Signup and view all the answers

Why do low fog and clouds tend to disappear as it warms up during the day?

As a result of increased evaporation and mixing with warm air Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the temperature of an air parcel like a cloud when it descends?

It warms up due to increased pressure and molecule contact Signup and view all the answers

What is a cloud droplet?

Water vapor that has condensed onto condensation nuclei Signup and view all the answers

How can Wally Water Molecule change from a gas to a liquid?

By condensing onto condensation nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when the air becomes saturated?

The air is full of water vapor and can't hold anymore Signup and view all the answers

Which process leads to the formation of dew on plants?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

In which state can Wally Water Molecule be found as a cloud droplet?

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

What role do condensation nuclei play in the formation of cloud droplets?

They provide a surface for water vapor to condense onto Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the air can no longer hold any more water vapor?

Cloud formation occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is a cloud droplet?

Liquid water that has condensed onto condensation nuclei Signup and view all the answers

Why does the air become saturated?

When it reaches its maximum capacity of holding water vapor Signup and view all the answers

What causes water droplets to form on a cold glass on a hot day?

Condensation of water vapor from the air Signup and view all the answers

How does a cloud form from many cloud droplets?

By condensing onto condensation nuclei Signup and view all the answers

What role do evaporation and condensation play in the water cycle?

Evaporation adds moisture to the air, while condensation removes it Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the air near the ground is warmer than the surrounding air at higher altitudes?

Condensation occurs, leading to fog formation Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves water changing from a gas to a liquid state?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

What process causes Wally and his friends to form cloud droplets?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

Why do low fog and clouds tend to disappear as it warms up during the day?

Warming up of the air and the dissipation of cloud droplets Signup and view all the answers

What causes a cloud droplet to evaporate?

Mixing of the cloud with drier air Signup and view all the answers

How does an air parcel descending lead to cloud warming and dissipation?

Adiabatic process Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for Wally and his friends disappearing as water vapor?

Increase in temperature inside the cloud Signup and view all the answers

Why can warm air hold more water vapor than cold air?

Cooling air decreases its ability to hold water vapor Signup and view all the answers

What causes evaporation to increase in a cloud, leading to droplet dissipation?

Temperature increase inside the cloud Signup and view all the answers

How do condensation nuclei contribute to the formation of cloud droplets?

They provide a surface for water vapor to condense on Signup and view all the answers

Cloud Droplet Explained with Wally Water Molecule

Questions and Answers

What causes air to become saturated?

How does air temperature affect the capacity of holding water vapor?

What are condensation nuclei?

In the context of cloud dissipation, what does it mean when the cloud droplets evaporate?

What happens when the temperature inside a cloud increases?

Why do low fog and clouds tend to disappear as it warms up during the day?

What happens to the temperature of an air parcel like a cloud when it descends?

What is a cloud droplet?

How can Wally Water Molecule change from a gas to a liquid?

What does it mean when the air becomes saturated?

Which process leads to the formation of dew on plants?

In which state can Wally Water Molecule be found as a cloud droplet?

What role do condensation nuclei play in the formation of cloud droplets?

What happens when the air can no longer hold any more water vapor?

What is a cloud droplet?

Why does the air become saturated?

What causes water droplets to form on a cold glass on a hot day?

How does a cloud form from many cloud droplets?

What role do evaporation and condensation play in the water cycle?

What happens when the air near the ground is warmer than the surrounding air at higher altitudes?

Which process involves water changing from a gas to a liquid state?

What process causes Wally and his friends to form cloud droplets?

Why do low fog and clouds tend to disappear as it warms up during the day?

What causes a cloud droplet to evaporate?

How does an air parcel descending lead to cloud warming and dissipation?

What is the primary reason for Wally and his friends disappearing as water vapor?

Why can warm air hold more water vapor than cold air?

What causes evaporation to increase in a cloud, leading to droplet dissipation?

How do condensation nuclei contribute to the formation of cloud droplets?

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