Science Assessment ~ Topics ~ Weather and Climate I: Basic Elements ~ Misconception WCM043

Clouds, fog, and rain form as air becomes warmer (Bar, 1989).

Items that test for misconception WCM043 in this project (Original Project) and key idea (Clouds and rain form as air cools a…)
Item ID Number	Item Description	How Often the Misconception was Chosen	Select This Item for My Item Bank
WC081002	As cool air moves toward warmer air, the cool air can push the warmer air upward, which causes the warmer air to cool, condense, and form clouds.	24%
WC082003	If two places have the same amount of water vapor in the air, rain is more likely to fall in the place where the air is cooler.	17%