Clouds and Weather Tools REVIEW

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What type of cloud brings thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are large, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms.

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_____ clouds are mid-level clouds that appear on fair-weather days.

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that indicate fair weather.

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What tool is used to measure the amount of heat in the air?

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A thermometer is a device used to measure temperature.

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What type of cloud is flat on the bottom and fluffy on top?

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Cumulus clouds are characterized by their flat bases and fluffy tops.

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What type of clouds make the sky seem overcast?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that cover the sky like a blanket.

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What are the main types of clouds?

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The main types of clouds are cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and cumulonimbus.

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What is the purpose of a barometer?

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A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus clouds are high-altitude clouds that are thin and wispy.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What type of cloud indicates rain?

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Cumulonimbus clouds often indicate rain and thunderstorms.