Cloud Formation
Name two of the three things inside a cloud!
Water vapor, water droplets/ice crystals, cloud seeds.
What type of energy transfer happens when the sun heats the earth?
Radiation!
Why do hail clouds form more on hot days?
More air and water molecules are rising which produces larger clouds and more water vapor in the air.
If it is cold on the ground AND in the atmosphere it might...
SNOW
Name one weather condition needed for a cloud to form!
High humidity or cold atmosphere temperature.
What type of energy transfer happens when a warm basketball court heats the air above it?
What do storms need in order for hail or rain to stay inside the cloud?
Updraft!
If it is warm on the ground but there is a WEAK updraft it might...
RAIN
The process of liquid water turning into gas is called...
Evaporation
What type of energy transfer happens inside a cloud when hail is forming?
Convection!
A storm will be larger if there is a (bigger / smaller) difference in temperature between the ground and atmosphere.
Bigger!
If it is warm on the ground and there is a STRONG updraft it might...
HAIL
What process cools water vapor in order to form a cloud?
Condensation!
When molecules heat up, they will...
spread apart, move faster, and rise
Why do storms form on days with high humidity?
There is more water vapor in the air to create precipitation.
Give one reason why there might be clouds but no precipitation on a certain day.
Stronger updraft, water molecules aren't heavy enough, lower humidity
Name one way hail clouds are different than clouds on a day without a storm!
Hail clouds are taller and have stronger updrafts.
When molecules cool down they will...
get closer together, slow down, and sink
Why does a bigger difference in temperature between the ground and atmosphere create a bigger storm?
It creates a stronger convection current!
Name a type of precipitation other than rain, snow, or hail!
Sleet, slush, freezing rain