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What kind of cloud forms in horizontal layers?
They are usually called vertical drapery clouds and are unusual looking and do look like rolled draperies vertically stacked in the air- usually dark clouds- Nimbus type associated with precipitation. They are very rare and strange looking but occur in the normal parts of the atmosphere (not stratospheric or anything like that) may have been responsible for some early UFO reports.
What are the top three elements in the earths atmosphere?
The top three elements in Earth's atmosphere are nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and argon (0.93%). These three elements together make up the vast majority of the gases present in the atmosphere, with nitrogen being the most abundant.
What is the process of water traveling from earth to the sky and back?
Water evaporates from bodies of water due to heat from the sun, forming water vapor in the atmosphere. This water vapor eventually cools down and condenses into clouds. The clouds release water in the form of precipitation, such as rain or snow, which falls back to the Earth's surface and replenishes bodies of water through runoff or infiltration into the ground.
What is the correct order of the layers of the atmosphere beginning with the layer closest to earth?
The correct order of the layers of the atmosphere from closest to Earth to farthest are: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.
Which is the correct order of three of earth's major spheres?
The correct order of Earth's major spheres is lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), and atmosphere (air).
Small particles of dust or smoke in the air that water vapor attaches to in order to form clouds and precipitation?
Cloud condensation nuclei are tiny particles in the atmosphere around which water vapor can condense to form clouds. These particles can come from a variety of sources, such as dust, smoke, pollution, or sea salt. When water vapor condenses on these nuclei, it forms cloud droplets or ice crystals that eventually grow into clouds and precipitation.
What is the cause of tremendous heat on Venus?
Venus has a very strong greenhouse effect. A greenhouse effect is when the gases in the atmosphere trap more of the Sun's heat. A lot of carbon dioxide, a very dense atmosphere, and a thick blanket of clouds help trap the sun's heat. The transfer of heat by atmospheric currents means both the night and day sides are almost the same temperature. Venus is like this because it is closer to the Sun than Earth so it is naturally hotter. On Earth, it is cool enough for water to condense and form oceans, where carbon dioxide can be absorbed. On Venus, water cannot condense in order to absorb the carbon dioxide so all of it stays in the atmosphere. The temperature is about 460 °C.
What two things must happen in the atmosphere in order for water vapor to condense?
For water vapor to condense in the atmosphere, two key conditions must be met: first, the air must cool to its dew point, allowing the temperature to drop sufficiently for water vapor to change into liquid droplets. Second, there must be sufficient condensation nuclei—tiny particles like dust or pollen—present for the water vapor to cluster around and form droplets, leading to cloud formation.
How the star form?
Stars form by condensing from clouds of dust and gas. The problem with this theory is that instead of condensing, the clouds would disperse, especially in the vacuum of space. In order for the cloud to condense and become a protostar gravity has to overcome pressure. This is usually aided by the shockwave from a nearby supernova, the collision of two different molecular clouds, or even in rare cases the collision of galaxies.
What are the types of clouds in order closest to the ground and farthest from the ground?
The types of clouds in order from closest to the ground to farthest from the ground are: Stratus clouds Cumulus clouds Cirrus clouds
Can you put the clouds in lowest to highest order?
low clouds = stratus middle clouds = altostratus high clouds = cirrus vertical development clouds = cumulus
What steps must take place in order for ocean water to become rain?
Evaporation: Heat from the sun causes water from the ocean to evaporate into the atmosphere. Condensation: The water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses into clouds. Precipitation: When the clouds become saturated with water droplets, precipitation occurs in the form of rain.
Which is the correct order of processes that occur for water to move from a lake to a cloud and then turn into rain?
Evaporation: Water from the lake turns into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere. Condensation: Water vapor cools and condenses to form clouds in the atmosphere. Precipitation: Eventually, the condensed water droplets in the clouds become too heavy and fall to the ground as rain.
What order do clouds go?
Clouds usually start as small flecks and then turn to thin clouds or massive storm clouds.
What is the order of steps through which a particle of gaseous water would travel as it made one complete trip through the water cycle?
A particle of gaseous water begins its journey in the atmosphere as water vapor, where it can condense into clouds during the cooling process. Next, it precipitates as rain or snow, falling to the ground and entering bodies of water or soil. From there, it can either be absorbed by plants, enter rivers and lakes, or evaporate back into the atmosphere. The cycle continues as the water vapor rises again, completing its trip through the water cycle.
Why venus is so hot?
Although Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, it is only the second hottest planet after Venus. Venus gets hotter as the thick carbon Dioxide atmosphere holds the heat more effectively, while Mercury has no atmosphere. Venus is the second closest planet to our sun.
What phase change occurs in order to create clouds?
The phase change that occurs to create clouds is condensation. As warm, moist air rises in the atmosphere, it cools and condenses into tiny water droplets around particles like dust or salt. These tiny water droplets then accumulate to form clouds.
