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Clouds

A cloud is a visible body of very fine water droplets or ice particles suspended in the atmosphere at altitudes up to several miles above sea level. They are generally produced by the condensation of water vapor. Other clouds, less commonly seen, are composed of smokes or dusts.

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A discharge of static electricity from a huge cloud is called a?

A discharge of static electricity from a huge cloud is called lightning.

What change is taking place when a gas turns to a liquid?

When a gas changes to a liquid or a solid the particles inside become more compact for example steam condences into warter and the particles become more compact but they arn't squished together ho ever in a solid the particles are very squished together. sublimation is what is happening.

What types of clouds are associated with a warm front?

Generally speaking, both stratiform and convective clouds will produce precipitation. So stratus cloud ("scud") and stratocumulus will produce drizzle, cumulus and/or cumulonimbus will produce showers of rain, snow or hail, while altostratus and nimbostratus will produce rain or snow. The middle level cloud altocumulus castellanus will produce light showers. Cirrus is composed of ice crystals and while virga (rain falling but evaporating) can sometimes be seen, high level cloud rarely produces precipitation. Bear in mind that the low, middle and high cloud etages vary in height with latitude so cirrus may be reported over polar regions at 10,000 ft, so it's possible that precipitation may fall from cirrus over high latitude regions.

Is gas and liquid's compersabile?

Yes, gases are highly compressible because their particles are far apart and can be easily squeezed closer together. Liquids, on the other hand, are nearly incompressible because their particles are already packed closely together, limiting their ability to be further compressed.

How does gas go into a liquid solution?

Gas dissolves in a liquid solution through a process called dissolution. When the gas molecules come into contact with the liquid, they interact with the solvent molecules and become trapped in the liquid's structure, leading to the formation of a homogeneous solution.

What forms when moist air rises?

That's precisely how hurricanes form. Warm moist air is drawn into a low-pressure system creating updrafts. The updrafts release latent heat energy which warms the air around it fueling the system even more. If there is no mechanism to create the lifting air, you can't have a low pressure system. And if there is no way to remove the wasted energy (outflow) the storm will suffocate upon itself.

Why is it usually cooler at night?

At night, the Sun's electromagnetic radiation does not reach the dark side of Earth. Therefore the atmosphere on Earth's night side emits more energy into space than it absorbs, so the air temperature increases. this is because of fronts

As an air mass cools water will condense when?

when the temperature reaches the dew point.

What are two characteristics used to describe air mass?

Temperature and moisture content are two characteristics used to describe air mass. Temperature indicates whether the air mass is warm or cold, while moisture content refers to whether the air mass is dry or humid.

Why does the sky look murky at times?

The sky can look murky at times due to a high concentration of particulate matter or pollutants in the atmosphere. These particles scatter light, making the sky appear hazy or murky. Weather conditions such as high humidity or temperature inversions can also contribute to this effect.

How many full moons are there in a month?

How many full moons per month?

Usually, one, but it is possible to have two, as there are 13 lunar months and 12 calendar months in a year.

When do full moons occur?

The moon revolves around the earth roughly once each month. (Moonth). When the moon is on the opposite side of the earth from the sun, it catches the full sunlight, making it look big and round. When the sun and moon are on the same side of the earth, all we see in the lunar night side. This is called the "new" moon. Half moons result when the earth is at roughly right angles to the moon and sun.

When humans sweat water releases heat through what?

we sweat to keep us at our 37 degrees normal temperature through tiny holes in your skin called pore

ANS 2:
Evaporation is a cooling process. As the sweat evaporates, it cools the skin.

Where do hailstones come from?

Hailstones are basically frozen raindrops. Temperatures are so cold at higher altitudes the water (rain) freezes...

and they DONT stay on the ground like snow they land like rain does!!!!!

What is a wet-bulb depression?

The wet-bulb depression (WBD) is the difference in temperature between the ambient air temperature (Ta) and the wet-bulb temperature (Tw), ie: WBD = (Ta-Tw), and is associated with the maximum possible lowering of air temperature (hence, the word "depression") that's possible by evaporation of water vapor into the air up to the 100% relative humidity point.

What does it mean if the relative humidity of air is 25 percent?

A relative humidity of 25% means that the air is holding 25% of the maximum amount of water vapor it can hold at that temperature. It indicates that the air is relatively dry compared to its capacity to hold moisture.

What are the conditions under which clouds form?

For clouds to form, you need several things:

1. Water vapour in the air

2. Falling temperatures

3. Condensation nuclei: tiny little particles of soot, ocean salt, dust

Warm air holds water vapour much better than cold air does. Cold, humid air can't hold as much water as it could when it was warm. So, if you have a bunch of warm, humid air, and temperatures fall, the water vapour in the air turns back into tiny little droplets of liquid water. This is called condensation. But in order to form a cloud, the droplets need something to condense on,which is why condensation nuclei are necessary.

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What is Cirrus cloud?

A cirrostratus cloud is a high, thin, generally uniform stratiform type composed of ice-crystals. It is difficult to detect and is capable of forming halos when the cloud takes the form of thin cirrostratus nebulosus.

Pink and blue make?

I think it's light purple.

Why is it a good idea to check a weather forecast when a front moves through your area?

Checking a weather forecast when a front moves through your area helps you prepare for potential changes in weather conditions, such as temperature shifts, precipitation, or wind patterns. This can help you plan activities accordingly and stay safe by being aware of potential weather-related hazards. Additionally, it allows you to make informed decisions about what to wear or how to adjust your plans for the day.

How do warm fronts cold fronts affect the weather?

Warm fronts give rain and clouds, cold fronts cause skies to clear , together they cause tornado's and big storms. When a warm front moves in, the cold air is pushed up. There are clouds and possibly rain, then the opposite happens when a cold front moves in. Cold fronts move under and overtake the warm mass and go underneath. This causes the skies to clear because of the rapid change in air temperature.

ANOTHER ANSWER.

So basically, a warm front can bring hours or days of wet weather and steady rain. A cold front can bring thunderstorms and even tornadoes. A stationary front can bring light wind and precipitation.

What forms when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

One of two things are created when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass. The most common thing that is created is a cold front with the cold are rising over the warm. This can cause a line of rain and storms to break out. The other is the creation of a warm front, which is more like the warm air nudging in under the cold air. This too can create rain but it is usually less turbulent.

Where does hail form?

Hail happens in areas with many cumulonimbus clouds, or an area where thunderstorms or tornadoes are most likely to happen. Hail forms in clouds, and the more water the cloud has absorbed, the bigger the hail pellets are going to be.

What type of cloud is fog?

Fog is a type of cloud known as a stratus cloud that forms close to the ground when moisture from the air condenses into tiny water droplets.