Question

Explain the formation of clouds at high altitude.

Answer 1

1. Clouds arise when air contains all of the water vapours (gas) that it can hold. This is known as the saturation point, and it can be attained in two ways.
2. First, moisture accumulates till it reaches the maximum volume of air that it can contain.
3. The other way lowers the temperature of the moisture-filled air, so lowering the quantity of moisture it can hold.
4. As a result, saturation is achieved through evaporation and condensation.
5. When moisture reaches saturation, it manifests as visible water droplets in the form of fog and clouds.