Density and Earth's Atmosphere Flashcard

Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that often indicate fair weather.

Liquid. Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often bring overcast skies.

Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

Density is calculated by dividing mass by volume.

Density = Mass / Volume

Cumulonimbus clouds are large, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms.

Density helps explain how air rises and falls, affecting weather patterns.

The density of air decreases as altitude increases.

Cumulus clouds can develop into larger storm clouds if conditions are right.