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Earth and Space Science © ACCESS Virtual Learning 2022 Name: Date: School: Facilitator: 7.04 Clouds (27 Points) Answer the following questions. 1. Without clouds, would the Earth be warmer or cooler? (1 point) Without clouds, the Earth would be cooler because clouds reflect sunlight back into space, reducing the amount of solar radiation that reaches the Earth's surface. 2. What percentage of radiation is reflected by clouds? (1 point) Clouds reflect approximately 30% of incoming solar radiation back into space. 3. How does less cloud cover impact temperature during the day? (1 point) Less cloud cover during the day can lead to higher temperatures because more solar radiation reaches the Earth's surface. 4. How does more cloud cover impact temperature during the day? (1 point) More cloud cover during the day can lead to lower temperatures because more of the sun's rays are reflected back into space. 5. How does less cloud cover impact temperature at night? (1 point) Less cloud cover at night can lead to cooler temperatures because there is less of a blanket effect to trap heat near the Earth's surface. 6. How does more cloud cover impact temperature at night? (1 point) More cloud cover at night can lead to warmer temperatures because more of the Earth's heat is reflected back down to the surface. 7. How is temperature impacted by more volcanic eruption? (1 point) More volcanic eruptions can release particles into the atmosphere, which can block sunlight and lower temperatures. 8. Describe cloud formation. (3 points) Write your response below: Cloud formation occurs when warm, moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into tiny water droplets or ice crystals. This process can occur in several ways, including convection, frontal lifting, and orographic lifting.
Earth and Space Science © ACCESS Virtual Learning 2022 9. Complete the table by adding two pieces of information for each cloud type and two pieces of information about similarities between the three cloud types? (10 points) Cirrus Stratus Stratus & Cumulus Cumulus Cirrus, Stratus & Cumulus Altitude: High Altitude: Low Both can indicate changes in weather patterns and can be found at different altitudes. Low to medium All three types are made of water droplets or ice crystals and can indicate changes in weather patterns. Appearance: Wispy, feathery Appearance: Flat, featureless They can also both produce precipitation. Puffy, cotton-like They can also all be found at different altitudes. 10. If the air temperature is 27°C and the dew point is 20°C, how many degrees will the air have to cool to form clouds? Show your work. (3 points) Write your response below: If the air temperature is 27°C and the dew point is 20°C, the air will need to cool by 7°C to form clouds (27°C - 20°C = 7°C). 11. If air cools at 10 °C for every 1000 meters, at how many meters will clouds form if the air needs to cool by 20 ° C? Show your work. (4 points) Write your response below: If air cools at 10°C for every 1000 meters, the air will need to rise to an altitude of 2000 meters (20°C / 10°C per 1000 meters = 2, or 2000 meters) to cool by 20°C and form clouds.
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