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how do clouds form
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clouds form when water vapor in the air condenses to form liquid water or ice crystals
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what 2 conditions are required for condensation
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cooling of the air , and the presence of particles in the air
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dew point
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the temperature at which at condensation begins
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are clouds composed of water vapor
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yes
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cirrus
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clouds that are wispy and feathery. they form at high altitudes and at low temperatures.
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cumulus
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clouds that look like cotton
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stratus
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form low flat areas, cover most of the sky dull, and grey and the y produce rain drizzle or snow
nimbostratus |
