Clouds

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is when water or ice falls from the sky in the form of rain, hail, snow, or sleet.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.

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What type of cloud brings light, continual rain?

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Stratus clouds are often associated with days of light, continual rain.

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Which cloud type is visible during fair weather?

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Cirrus clouds are often visible during fair weather.

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What do cumulus clouds look like?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often look like cotton balls.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually due to heat.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that are high in the atmosphere and usually indicate fair weather.