Have you ever looked up at the sky and made shapes with the clouds? ⛅️ Well, now you can identify the type of clouds you’re looking at and become a meteorologist! Follow along with Marquise from WESH 2 in this episode of The Science of It so you can make your own cloud spotter on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/f4cWzCBadco. | Orlando Science Center

Have you ever noticed that some clouds look fluffy and white while others look patchy and gray? That’s because there are many different cloud types! ☁️ Learn all about the most common cloud types in our newest video 👇 | NOAA SciJinks

Cloud Formation Process Clouds form through a series of steps that involve the movement and cooling of air, resulting in the condensation of water vapor into tiny water droplets or ice crystals. Here’s a detailed explanation of the process: Evaporation: Heat Source: The sun heats the surface of the Earth, causing water from oceans, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water to evaporate. Water Vapor: The water turns into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere. Rising Air: Warm Air Rises: Warm a