Loths is right that clouds are water vapor. But the water vapor is there, in the atmosphere, all the time, although the amount does vary. But you can only see it, the water vapor in cloud form, when the temperature of the air cools sufficiently to cause the vapor to condense.
If you’ve ever been in the mountains and seen clouds forming at the top of the mountains they may appear to be moving towards you if you’re down wind of the peaks. But while they are flowing towards you, they never move. As the invisible water vapor is pushed up on the far side of the mountains, it cools enough to be visible at the top and you can see the clouds. As it descends on your side, it warms up enough to evaporate and “disappear”. (Look up “adiabatic” and “lapse rate”.)
2007-03-12 12:42:20
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answered by Anonymous
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There aren't any on a clear day.
Clouds are water vapour (wait a second, I'm getting deja-vu)
Clouds are water vapour from the sea (or very large lakes), this happens under certain conditions, temperatures and pressures. If these conditions are not present, there is no cloud and consequently no rain.
As we in the UK are surrounded by water and the right conditions for cloud formation, we get lots of rain, so don't worry, the fluffy little fellows will be back soon.
Try http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/education/index.html
or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouds
for more info
;o)
2007-03-12 06:18:46
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answered by loathsomedog 3
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Clouds are basically water vapour, no humidity (dampness in the air), no clouds.
2007-03-12 06:15:22
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answered by elflaeda 7
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over my house. just kidding the condensation evaporates and creates humidity i.e its humid out most of the time like but yea
k bye
2007-03-12 06:13:34
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answered by avenger3692000 2
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Back to Heaven. Sitting at the feet of GOD.
2007-03-12 07:07:19
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answered by D W 4
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To the pub for a drink.
2007-03-12 06:17:02
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answered by Merovingian 6
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Somewhere where it's cloudy i.e. Ireland
2007-03-12 06:11:23
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answered by keefy 3
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well wind have push theme away,,,
so they are probably over my house!!!
2007-03-12 06:11:46
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answered by Lala 4
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they evaporate
2007-03-12 06:10:56
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answered by melvnews 2
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