Question

Great Lake Effects

Answer 1

The cool air above the lake surface reduces the amount of cloud development because hot air rises and cool air stays below it. Hot air is lighter than cool air so it rises. Cool air sinks below the hot air because it is denser than hot air. Clouds are formed when the moist warm air rises and cools as it rises. The hotter the air, the more hot air will rise and the greater the cloud development. In summary, clouds cannot develop from the cool air above the lake surface as it cannot rise high enough to form clouds.