Question

identifying storm formation
put the steps of storm formation in the correct order.
warm air rises into the upper atmosphere.
water droplets freeze.
ice and water droplets fall to the surface.
the sun heats the surface.
water vapor condenses.

Explanation:

Step1: Start with solar heating

The Sun heats the surface. This is the initial energy input that starts the process, as solar radiation warms the Earth's surface, leading to air heating.

Step2: Warm air rises

Warm air rises into the upper atmosphere. Heated air (from the surface heating) becomes less dense and ascends.

Step3: Water vapor condenses

Water vapor condenses. As warm, moist air rises, it cools, and water vapor in it turns into liquid droplets (condensation).

Step4: Water droplets freeze

Water droplets freeze. In the upper atmosphere (colder temperatures), the condensed water droplets can freeze into ice crystals.

Step5: Precipitation falls

Ice and water droplets fall to the surface. The frozen and liquid water particles become heavy enough and fall as precipitation (rain, snow, etc.), completing the storm - related precipitation process.

Answer:

1. The Sun heats the surface.
2. Warm air rises into the upper atmosphere.
3. Water vapor condenses.
4. Water droplets freeze.
5. Ice and water droplets fall to the surface.