Clouds can make any scenery come alive. But have you ever wondered about the types of clouds? In this article, we will see what are the different types of clouds classified on the basis of altitude. A cloud is an accumulation of water droplets or ice crystals. Not all clouds bring precipitation. Some indicate weather …
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Rainfall is the most common form of precipitation. It is important for recharging groundwater and water bodies and is useful in agriculture. On the downside, heavy rainfall may cause disastrous floods and landslides. Hence, it becomes important to measure and record rainfall to plan activities of the future. Now coming to the question, how is …
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Precipitation is water falling from the atmosphere in liquid or solid form. Rain, snow, hail, and sleet are four major types of precipitation. All precipitation occurs from the clouds. How do clouds form? When the Sun heats the Earth’s surface, the water evaporates to form water vapor. The warm moist air then rises up in …
Any scenery is incomplete without the clouds in the background. But, how do clouds form? In this article, we will discuss the process of cloud formation. Later, the classification of clouds is also discussed. How do clouds form? This is just a basic explanation of cloud formation. There are various factors involved in the process. …
Rainfall occurs when the condensed water vapor from the clouds falls on Earth in the form of droplets. There are 3 major types of rainfall. Convectional rainfall Orographic or relief rainfall Cyclonic or frontal rainfall Types of rainfall Convectional Rainfall When the sun heats the Earth’s surface, the water evaporates to form water vapor. The …
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Hill stations are a getaway from the summer heat of the plains. But why are hill stations cooler? They are closer to the sun and we know that hot air rises, still, temperature decreases as we move up the hill. To get the answer we first will have to understand the Pressure-Temperature relationship for gases …
