Question

Explain the formation of clouds and how it is measured.

Answer 1

Clouds are formed when moist, warm air rises and expands in the atmosphere.The rising water vapor condenses and forms small water droplets which make up the clouds. When the water vapor cools, the low temperature of air lowers its capacity to hold water vapor. And finally comes to earth in the form of rain drops and is measured by

In meteorology, an okta is a unit of measurement used to describe the amount of cloud cover at any given location such as a weather station. Sky conditions are estimated in terms of how many eighths of the sky are covered in cloud, ranging from 0 oktas (completely clear sky) through to 8 oktas (completely overcast).