Water in the Atmosphere

Clouds are formed as a result of which process in the water cycle

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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________________ occurs when liquid water gains heat energy from the sun to change into water vapor, which is a gas

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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When air temperature drops below the dew point, _______________ forms. This can cause dew on surfaces cooler than the dew point-fog and clouds also form from this process.

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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Thunderstorm clouds that produce precipitation, thunder, and lighting are called_____ clouds

• nimbostratus

• cumulonimbus

• cumulus

• stratus

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What process is shown by letter B in the diagram?

• condensation

• transpiration

• evaporation

• precipitation

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Warm air can hold ______________________ water vapor than cool air.

• more

• less

• the same amount of

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What is shown by letter D in the diagram?

• runoff

• transpiration

• evaporation

• condensation

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What is the process during which air cools and turns from a gas to a liquid?

• Condensation

• Runoff

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

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What are clouds made out of?

• molecules of nitrogen and oxygen

• water droplets and small particles

If the air temperature and the dew point temperatures are close together, it means

• winds will be getting stronger

• humidity is high

• high pressure

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