Cloud Formation Quiz
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Which of the following best describes clouds?

  • A large body of water in the sky
  • A collection of tiny droplets of water or ice crystals (correct)
  • A mixture of dust and droplets
  • A gas that can float in the air
  • How are clouds formed?

  • When light scatters in the atmosphere
  • When dust and droplets evaporate
  • When water vapor turns into a gas
  • When warm air rises and expands (correct)
  • Why are clouds white?

  • Because they reflect sunlight
  • Because they are made up of a mixture of dust and droplets
  • Because they absorb all wavelengths of light
  • Because their water droplets or ice crystals scatter light (correct)
  • What makes clouds turn grey?

    <p>When the water droplets or ice crystals become larger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is water vapor?

    <p>An invisible gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cloud Formation and Characteristics

    • Clouds are collections of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air, often visible as white or gray masses
    • Clouds are formed when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into visible liquid droplets or ice crystals
    • Water vapor is water in its gaseous state, formed when the temperature and humidity in the air are suitable for evaporation
    • Clouds appear white because of the way that light scatters off the water droplets or ice crystals, giving them a bright, opaque appearance
    • When clouds absorb or mix with other substances, such as pollutants or dust, they can take on a grayish hue, indicating a change in their composition or environment

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    Test your knowledge about clouds and their formation in this quick quiz. Learn about the science behind clouds and how they are formed.

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