Question

b. think about the water cycle and write the correct step in the correct box.
what are the ordered steps for cloud formation?
cloud formation
steps
water vapor cools
liquid water evaporates
water condenses
warm water vapor rises

cloud type | weather conditions
--- | ---
| gray clouds that cover the sky, light rain and drizzle
| feathery clouds, good weather, rain or snow may be on the way
| large dark clouds, thunderstorms
| fluffy white clouds, good weather

Explanation:

Cloud Formation Steps:

1. First, liquid water from Earth's surface turns into vapor via evaporation.
2. The warm, less dense water vapor rises upward into the atmosphere.
3. As the vapor rises, the atmospheric temperature drops, causing the vapor to cool.
4. The cooled water vapor changes from gas to liquid droplets in the process of condensation, forming clouds.

Cloud Type Matching:

Each cloud type has distinct visual and weather-related characteristics:

• Stratus clouds are low, gray, and cover the entire sky, often bringing light rain or drizzle.
• Cirrus clouds are high-altitude, feathery clouds; they usually mean good current weather but can signal approaching precipitation.
• Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dark, dense clouds that produce thunderstorms.
• Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white, puffy clouds associated with fair, good weather.

Answer:

Ordered Cloud Formation Steps (left to right):

1. Liquid water evaporates
2. Warm water vapor rises
3. Water vapor cools
4. Water condenses

Cloud Type & Weather Conditions Table:

Cloud Type	Weather Conditions
Cirrus	Feathery clouds, good weather, rain or snow may be on the way
Cumulonimbus	Large dark clouds, thunderstorms
Cumulus	Fluffy white clouds, good weather