Questions on Condensation and Evaporation

What is the difference between condensation and evaporation?

• Condensation is the process of a gas or vapor turning into a liquid, while evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas or vapor.

• Condensation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas, while evaporation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid.

• Condensation and evaporation are both processes of a solid turning into a gas.

• Condensation and evaporation are both processes of a gas turning into a solid.

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Which one releases energy into the atmosphere?

• condensation

• evaporation

• both

• depends on the height

What does SATURATION mean?

• The state of being full or completely soaked

• A type of color in the spectrum

• A measure of temperature

• A type of sound frequency

What is meant by the term Dew Point

• Temperature at which clouds form

• Pressure needed to make water

• Temperature at which water comes out and sticks to surfaces

• pressure at which water condenses

Why is it so hard to form clouds in FREE AIR?

• water molecules move so fast

• High temperature

• Low humidity

• Strong winds

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What is the purpose of a condensation nuclei

• To help the water evaporate

• To allow the water something to stick to

• to slow the water down

• to turn the clouds from white to gray

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What type of materials can be condensation nuclei?

• Dust particles

• Water vapor

• Oxygen molecules

• Carbon dioxide

Why do these solids stay in the air?

• Due to their low density

• They don't they just fall super slowly

• They are magnetic

• They are sticky

What is a supercooled liquid?

• A liquid that remains liquid below its freezing point

• A liquid that is heated above its boiling point

• A solid that melts at a lower temperature

• A gas that condenses at a higher temperature

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At what temperature will ice form no matter how pure the air?

• 0°C

• -10°C

• -20°C

• -40°C