Question

The transformation of water vapours into water is called condensation. The condensation is caused by the loss of heat when the moist air is cooled. The cool air may reach a level when its capacity to hold water vapours ceases.

1. What do you call the air which has seized its capacity to hold water vapours?
2. List the different forms of condensation.
3. Which is the most common form of condensation?

Answer 1

1. The air that has seized its capacity to hold water vapour is called saturated air.
2. The different forms of condensation are:
   • Clouds
   • Dew
   • Frost
   • Fog and Mist
3. The most common form of condensation is clouds.