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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