Types of Clouds

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What are Cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, rounded clouds that look like cotton. They typically indicate fair weather.

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What are Pyrocumulus clouds?

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Pyrocumulus clouds are puffy clouds that form near volcanoes or fires and can trigger thunderstorms or lightning.

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What are Stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are flat, layered clouds that cover the sky, often bringing overcast conditions.

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What are Cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals that form at high altitudes.

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What is Fog?

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Fog is a cloud that forms at ground level, reducing visibility.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What is the main characteristic of Nimbostratus clouds?

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Nimbostratus clouds are thick, dark clouds that bring continuous, steady precipitation.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What is the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy and white, while stratus clouds are flat and gray, covering the sky.

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What weather conditions do cirrus clouds indicate?

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Cirrus clouds often indicate fair weather but can also signal that a change in the weather is coming.