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because they are made up of vapor.

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Do clouds form easily when the air pressure is high or low?

Clouds are more likely to form when the air pressure is low. Low air pressure is associated with rising air, which cools and condenses to form clouds. High air pressure is typically associated with sinking air, which inhibits cloud formation.


Why do clouds form more in the air than on earth's surface?

Clouds form more in the air because the air in the atmosphere contains water vapor, which can condense into droplets and form clouds due to cooling at higher altitudes. On Earth's surface, the air is generally warmer and can hold more moisture before reaching saturation, which is why clouds are more commonly seen in the sky above.


What kind of clouds form where the warm air rising?

Cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds typically form where warm air rises rapidly. The warm air cools as it ascends, causing water vapor to condense and form clouds. Cumulus clouds are puffy and often indicate fair weather, while cumulonimbus clouds are larger and can bring thunderstorms.


How can clouds change into other clouds?

Clouds can change into other clouds as they move from different heights in the atmosphere. The temperature, wind and other air masses affect the clouds appearance and characteristics.


How do clouds defy gravity?

To say clouds defy gravity would be misleading, as they do not defy gravity. However rising air currents keep the clouds in the air. The air currents are stronger than the rate at which gravity makes the rain fall (which is not that fast). Clouds are so light, that even the smallest upward air current can make a clouds stay up. Rain falling is basically when the mass of the drops exceed the air currents.