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Clouds, which are formed by the condensation of water droplets on fine dust particles higher up in the atmosphere. Fog is also a condensation of water vapor in the air closer to the ground.

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Why don't get clouds and rain in an anticyclone?

The air (warm) comes down and takes moisture, rather than releasing it through condensation, which means less clouds form, because clouds are essentially just rain and there is no rain because it's in the anticyclone


Why are cirrus clouds rain clouds?

Cirrus clouds arrive before other clouds as a warm front approaches because the are the leading edge of the front. They typically form as the warm front approaches a cold front or stationary boundary.


Is it true that altostratus clouds are lower than regular stratus clouds?

No, altostratus clouds are typically found at higher altitudes than regular stratus clouds. Altostratus clouds generally form between 2,000 to 7,000 meters above the ground, while regular stratus clouds form at lower altitudes, typically below 2,000 meters.


What is the difference between hydrogen cycle and water cycle?

By the water cycle, I suspect you mean evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. Evaporation is the change from water to water vapor, lifting into the sky, where condensation occurs. What condensation is, is the act of turning the water vapor into large fog banks, called clouds. When precipitation comes around, all the water in the clouds falls in some sort of water (ex. rain, snow, hail, etc.). Runoff is simply the act of the water getting back into rivers, streams, creeks, lakes, and of course oceans. I hope this is what you where looking for! LexaBookworm


Low clouds form at less than 2000?

Low clouds form at an altitude of less than 2000 meters (6560 feet) above the ground. These clouds are typically called stratus clouds and can indicate overcast or foggy weather conditions.

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Why there are few clouds or no clouds in the stratosphere?

The amount of water vapor in the stratosphere is much lower than in the lower atmosphere. The condensation of water vapor is what creates clouds (and rain, hail, snow, and other forms of precipitation) Also because weather occurs in the troposphere, and clouds are formed from water vapor, which is part of the water cycle, which is part of weather


Why are rain clouds black in color?

Clouds are just condensed water vapor or ice crystals. Cloud droplets also require cloud condensation nuclei, however, which often consist of sulfate aerosols. In short, the moisture the cloud collects from condensation compresses, making it appear to be dark or dense in appearance.


Why do you think tornadoes are called funnel clouds?

The cloud of condensation the a tornado produces is funnel-shaped, wider at the top than at the bottom.


What clouds are higher than cirrus clouds?

there is no other cloud higher than a cirrus cloud


What is the difference between condensation of water vapour and condensation of soft drinks after they evaporate?

the only difference there is that the soft drink condensation has a few additives in it. other than that there is no difference.


What causing condensation?

Condensation is a process by which vapor or gas is converted into liquid. Water vapors which are present in air becomes due to climatic conditions. It is converted into liquids which ultimately forms clouds. The condensation of water will only take place if it condenses on any other surface. The surface is has to be cooler than that of the water vapor. Alternatively the water vapour equilibrium in the air should exceed. The process of condensation results in the formation of clouds and fogs. Precipitation also takes place. Precipitation results when the condensation occurs so much that the air is not able to hold the water any more. Clouds become heavy and then the water from the cloud falls on the earth in the form of rain, hail or snow. The fallen water accumulates into the earth and becomes ground water which gets evaporated and results in the continuation of the water cycle.


What are the similarities between cirrus and cumulus clouds?

They both start with a "c" and they are both clouds. Other than that, there are more differences than similarities.


What are some examples of condensation?

The formation of clouds by tiny suspended water droplets is a basic one.Other water-based condensation effects include:the visible cloud above a boiling tea kettlethe drops of water that form on a glass of iced tea or other beveragesyour breath when exhaled into cold air or on a mirrorthe water removed from interior air by an air conditionerFor other liquids than water:collection of alcohol and water in a distillation stillsulfuric acid rain high in the clouds of Venusfractional separation of petroleum (gasoline, kerosene, and diesel)


Why other clouds produce more rainfall than others?

their formation


When can you expect cumulus clouds?

1) Cumulus clouds are vertically developed clouds. 2) Cumulus clouds have a flat base, which is the location of the lifting condensation level. 3) Cumulus clouds can develop into cumulonimbus clouds. 4) Cumulus clouds have a lifetime of less than an hour.


What is the denotative and connotative meaning of clouds?

Denotative= has a higher moisture level than other clouds. connotative= has a lower moisture level


How do condensation and precipitation differ?

Condensation is the form of water droplets on a solid cooler than the air around it. Precipitation starts off with the condensation of water on smog and dust that goes up in the air to form a cloud. When too much water goes into a cloud water droplets {rain} fall down to the earth. Some droplets are frosted to form snow.