Question

make a list of the words, in order, that will fill in the blanks for the following sentences. clouds form when solar energy from the sun (1) ____ water on earths surface and it rises into the (2) __ as water vapor. as the water vapor rises, it cools and (3) __ into tiny droplets of ice or water. meteorologists use different cloud types to help predict (4) __. your answer give an example of a condensation nuclei. your answer choose one of the following and explain how it forms: 1. thunderstorm 2. tornado 3. hurricane be sure to start your explanation with a __ forms by... your answer

Explanation:

1. For the blanks: Solar energy heats water on Earth's surface, water - vapor rises into the atmosphere, cools and condenses into tiny droplets.
2. Condensation nuclei can be tiny particles like dust, salt, or smoke in the air around which water vapor condenses.
3. For thunderstorm formation: A thunderstorm forms by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air. This air cools as it rises, causing the water vapor to condense into clouds. The condensation releases heat, which further fuels the upward motion. Eventually, ice crystals and raindrops form in the cloud, and when they become heavy enough, they fall as precipitation. Lightning and thunder are also associated with the electrical charges that build up within the storm cloud.

Answer:

1. heats, atmosphere, condenses, clouds
2. Dust particle
3. A thunderstorm forms by the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air. This air cools as it rises, causing water - vapor to condense into clouds. Heat released during condensation fuels the upward motion. Ice crystals and raindrops form and fall as precipitation. Lightning and thunder are also part of the storm due to electrical charge build - up in the cloud.