Clouds form through the processes of evaporation and condensation of water in the atmosphere. Here are the main steps of this process: Evaporation: The sun heats water from oceans, lakes, rivers, and the ground, causing the water to evaporate and turn into water vapor, which rises into the atmosphere. Cooling and Condensation: As the water vapor rises, it cools due to the lower temperatures at higher altitudes. When it reaches a certain temperature known as the dew point, the water vapor begins