GEOG 2050 Study Guide - Cloud Condensation Nuclei, Ice Crystals, Vertical Draft
Document Summary
In order for rain to occur: need to have a material surface in the atmosphere for rain droplets to condense on cloud condensation nuclei the nucleus that water can condense on the absence of condensation nuclei isn"t a problem. Clouds look white because light is refracted in multiple different directions. Rain drops are formed from the cloud droplets in order to form a rain droplet, thousands of cloud droplets need to form into a cloud. There needs to be a mechanism to form rain droplets. Liquid water is needed to form larger droplets. Two major characteristics elevation of the clouds how high they are low, middle, and high clouds shape form. Puffy layer enough of the puffy clouds to create a layer. High (tend to be relatively thin) (prefix used: cirro) Characteristics that don"t fit in the high, mid, or low category mostly low. Cumulonimbus cumulus type cloud that produces lots of rain.
