convective clouds

Meanings

• noun

  Convective clouds are a type of cloud that forms when warm, moist air rises and cools, forming clouds that often bring precipitation.

  - "Convective clouds form when warm air rises and cools."
  - "Thunderstorms often form from convective clouds."

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Variants

List of all variants of convective clouds that leads to same result
convect , convected , convecting , convective , convects

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Etymology

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The term 'convective' comes from the Latin word 'convehere,' meaning 'to carry or transport together.' In meteorology, it refers to the rising and transport of air.

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Trivia

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1. Convective clouds can form as high as 50,000 feet in the atmosphere.

2. Convective clouds are responsible for most of the world's precipitation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thunderstorm: Convective clouds are associated with thunderstorms, which can bring heavy rain, hail, and strong winds.

2. Cumulonimbus: Cumulonimbus clouds are a type of convective cloud that forms towering vertical structures and can bring severe weather.

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Culture

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Convective clouds have been a subject of fascination in various forms of art, literature, and music. In literature, they have been depicted as symbols of change and transformation. In music, they have been used as metaphors for emotional upheaval and turbulence.

How to Memorize "convective clouds"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize convective clouds, visualize a warm, moist air mass rising and forming clouds as it cools.

2. associate
   

   - Associate convective clouds with the image of a hot summer day with thunderstorms in the afternoon.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cumulus, Up, Up, Away' to remember that cumulus clouds are a type of convective cloud.

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