Discussion 5- Cloud Development and Precipitation What is an adiabalic process? Why are the moist and dry adiabatic rates of cooling different? Explain why an inversion represents an extremely stable atmosphere There are usually large spaces of blue sky between cumulus clouds. Explain why this is so List the four primary ways in which clouds form. Write a few sentences about each method What is the primary difference between a cloud droplet and a raindrop? Describe how the process of colision and coalescence produces rain How does rain differ from drizzle? What is the difference between freezing rain and sleet? How does a standard rain gauge measure preciptation? What is Doppler radar? How does it measure the infensity of precipitation?