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Vaporisation, or evaporation.

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Why does the water vapour rise?

Water vapor rises because it is less dense than the surrounding air. When water evaporates, it turns into vapor and, being lighter, it ascends into the atmosphere. Additionally, warm air tends to rise, carrying the water vapor with it as it expands. This process is a key component of the water cycle and contributes to weather patterns.


How does water vapor enter the air?

Water vapor enters the air as water at the surface evaporates or as plants transpire water vapor from their leaves.


Why does water vapor not rise into the stratosphere?

Water vapor does not rise into the stratosphere primarily due to the temperature inversion that occurs at the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere. In the troposphere, temperature decreases with altitude, allowing rising air to cool and condense, forming clouds. However, in the stratosphere, temperatures increase with altitude, creating a stable layer that inhibits the vertical movement of air and water vapor. Additionally, most water vapor condenses and precipitates out in the troposphere before it can reach the stratosphere.


What process transport the ocean to a cloud?

The process by which oceans contribute to cloud formation occurs through evaporation. The sun heats up the surface of the ocean, causing water molecules to break free and rise into the atmosphere as water vapor. As the water vapor ascends, it cools and condenses into tiny water droplets, forming clouds.


What water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air?

Dew is the water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air.

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What happens to air and water vapor as they rise?

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What do you call the water in the air?

It is called water vapor :)


Heat energy makes water and what rise into the air?

Heat energy makes water evaporate and rise into the air as water vapor.


What do we call it when water vapor rises from water into the air?

it is condensation


What do you call water vapor in the air?

it's called humidity


What do you call large quanities of water vapor in the air?

Rain.


When water vapors rise from water into the air what do we call that?

Condensation


What do you call the comparison of the actual amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor in the air if it were saturated?

The comparison of the actual amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor in the air if it were saturated is called relative humidity. It is expressed as a percentage and indicates how close the air is to being saturated with moisture.


Why doesn't water vapor rise above the other gases in the atmosphere?

The amount of water vapor in the air varies considerably depending on climate and weather. In a desert water vapor may account for a tiny fraction of a percent of the air. In a tropical rainforest during a storm water vapor may account for as much as 4% of the air.


What increases the ability of air to hold water vapor?

Increasing the temperature of the air increases its capacity to hold water vapor because warmer air can accommodate more water molecules. Additionally, increasing the surface area of water exposed to air or reducing the air pressure can also enhance the air's capacity to hold water vapor.


What is water vapor in air?

Water vapor in the air is water in the form of a gas.


What process of water does water vapor rise into the atmosphere?

water rises into the atmosphere in the process of evaporation