Atmospheric Moisture

Which refers to the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air?

• dew

• condensation

• humidity

Which is associated with low humidity?

• dry air

• warm air

• rainforest

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Which statement accurately describes humidity?

• Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air.

• Humidity is a measure of dew in the air.

• Colder air promotes more evaporation.

Clouds are formed when

• sunlight causes water droplets to evaporate.

• liquid water condenses on grass and windows.

• water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice.

Which is one factor that affects the type of cloud that will form?

• altitude

• wind direction

• color of clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement describes what will most likely occur when warm air cools and the temperature drops to the dew point?

• air will contain more water vapor

• dew will form on leaves

• clouds will disappear

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Which condition is necessary for water droplets to condense and form clouds?

• dry air

• ice crystals in air

• tiny particles in air

Which describes where fog forms?

• at the ground

• in the upper atmosphere

• where the air has very low humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Study the image. Which type of clouds are shown?

• cirrocumulus

• cumulus

• stratus

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Which description refers to cirrus clouds?

• are fluffy

• are wispy

• produce snow