Weather Wiz Kids weather information for kids

Why do clouds form at different heights in the atmosphere?The characteristics of clouds are dictated by the elements available, including the amount of water vapor, the temperatures at that height, the wind, and the interplay of other air masses. How is fog formed?There are many different types of fog, but fog is mostly formed when southerly winds bring warm, moist air into a region, possibly ending a cold outbreak. As the warm, moist air flows over much colder soil or snow, dense fog often forms. Cirrostratus clouds are thin, sheetlike high clouds that often cover the entire sky. Cirrocumulus clouds appear as small, rounded white puffs that appear in long rows. "Alto" Clouds Altostratus clouds are gray or blue-gray mid level clouds composed of ice crystals and water droplets. Altocumulus clouds are mid level clouds that are made of water droplets and appear as gray puffy masses. Stratus Clouds Stratus clouds are uniform grayish clouds that often cover the entire sky. Cumulus Clouds

Online Activities: Weather Watch Weather Maker By changing the Equatorward Temperature, Poleward Temperature, and Relative Humidity you can turn sunny skies into the perfect day for a snowstorm. Interactive Weather Maker Directions: As you manipulate the weather, remember these two rules: The temperature towards the poles (either north or south) must always be less than the temperature towards the equator. The maximum difference in the two temperatures is 70 degrees. Investigate How Weather Is Made: Follow these steps to get extra insight into how weather works: Using the Weather Maker, observe the effects of certain changes. The Flash Plug-in is required to view the Interactive Weather Maker.