How are clouds formed?

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What is the process of cloud formation?

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Cloud formation occurs when warm air rises, cools, and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What temperature is needed for water droplets or ice crystals to form?

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Cool.

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What is a cloud made of?

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Millions of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What happens to warm air during evaporation?

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Warm air rises.

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What is the first step in cloud formation?

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The warming of Earth's surface by the sun.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What role does the sun play in cloud formation?

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The sun warms the Earth's surface, causing air to rise and cool, leading to cloud formation.

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What is condensation in the context of cloud formation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes into liquid water droplets.

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What is the difference between clouds and precipitation?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, while precipitation is the water that falls from clouds.

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What are the main types of clouds?

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The main types of clouds include cumulus, stratus, and cirrus.