q4 Eng 8 Las Module 3
q4 Eng 8 Las Module 3
q4 Eng 8 Las Module 3
ACTIVITY 1: Check me
Directions: Write (✓) on the space provided if it is a source of information and () if it is not.
SOURCE A.
Clouds can be used to protect weather because different types of clouds signal
different kinds of weather. Cirrus clouds are generally wispy and elongated in form. They are made of
ice crystals and they usually appear before a storm. Stratus clouds (i.e., stratified clouds) are heavily
layered and often appear in a sheet-like formation. They are low, dark clouds which may indicate snow
or rain. Cumulus clouds are billowy. They are white and may appear during good weather. Nimbus
clouds are dense, dark, rain-producing clouds. The identification of cloud types is an important skill for
aviator meteorologists because clouds present variable icing hazards. Ice formation can drastically
reduce the effectiveness of airfoils (wings, flags, rudder, ailerons, elevators) and may destroy the
control of an aircraft.
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SOURCE B.
How Do Clouds Form?
Clouds form from water in the sky. The water may evaporate from the ground or move from other
areas. Water vapor is always in the sky in some amount but it is invisible. Clouds form when an area of
air becomes cooler until the water vapor there condenses to liquid form. At that point, the air is said to be
“saturated” with vapor. The air where the cloud forms must be cool enough for the water vapor to
condense. The water will condense around things like dust, ice or sea salt – all known as condensation
nuclei. The temperature, wind and other conditions where a cloud forms will determine what type of
cloud it will be.
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Directions: Since you have already gathered details and summarized each given source, following the steps
mentioned, it is time to synthesize essential information taken from the two sources. Use the rubric as
your guide.
SOURCE A SOURCE B
Clouds can be used to protect weather because Clouds form from water in the sky.
different types of clouds signal different kinds of The water may evaporate from the ground or
weather. Cirrus clouds are generally wispy and move from other areas. Water vapor
elongated in form. They are made of ice crystals and is always in the sky in some amount but it is
they usually appear before a storm. Stratus clouds invisible. Clouds form when an area of air
(i.e., stratified clouds) are heavily layered and often becomes cooler until the water vapor there
appear in a sheet-like formation. They are low, dark condenses to liquid form. At that point, the air
clouds which may indicate snow or rain. Cumulus is said to be “saturated” with vapor. The air
clouds are billowy. They are white and may appear where the cloud forms must be cool
enough for the water vapor to condense. The
during good weather. Nimbus clouds are dense, dark,
water will condense around things like dust,
rain-producing clouds. The identification of cloud
ice or sea salt – all known as condensation
types is an important skill for aviator meteorologists nuclei. The temperature, wind and other
because clouds present variable icing hazards. Ice conditions where a cloud forms will
formation can drastically reduce the effectiveness of determine what type of cloud it will be.
airfoils (wings, flags, rudder, ailerons, elevators) and
may destroy the control of an aircraft. Source: What Are Clouds? | NASA
Source: Grade 8- English Book