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Explain the physical change that causes clouds to form?

Answer 1

Maya Adams

Condensation

Condensation is the physical transformation of water from vapor to liquid during cloud formation.

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Answer 2

Wesley Alvey

Cloud formation occurs through the process of condensation, where water vapor in the air cools and changes into liquid water droplets or ice crystals. This happens when warm air rises and expands, cooling as it ascends. As the air cools, it reaches its dew point, the temperature at which the air becomes saturated and water vapor begins to condense into visible droplets or ice crystals, forming clouds.

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