Types of Clouds

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of water droplets, ice crystals, and dust.

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What causes clouds to form?

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Clouds form due to condensation of water vapor in the air.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with rainy weather?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are typically associated with rainy weather.

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What is a stratus cloud?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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What is a cirrus cloud?

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Cirrus clouds are high, wispy clouds that are usually white and indicate fair weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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How do clouds affect weather?

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Clouds can influence weather by bringing precipitation, blocking sunlight, and affecting temperature.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process of water evaporating, condensing into clouds, and falling back to Earth as precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is fog?

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Fog is a type of low cloud that forms close to the ground, reducing visibility.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, often seen on sunny days.

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