Clouds Flashcard

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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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How do clouds affect the weather?

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Clouds can block or trap heat, reflect sunlight, and produce precipitation.

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What are the main characteristics of stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low altitude, uniform gray in color, and often bring light rain or drizzle.

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What is the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and have vertical development, while stratus clouds are flat and spread out.

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What types of precipitation are associated with clouds?

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The different types of precipitation associated with clouds are rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What are nimbus clouds?

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Nimbus clouds are dark, gray clouds that bring precipitation, such as rain or snow.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere, and they release precipitation back to the Earth.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are high-altitude, thin, wispy clouds that often indicate a change in the weather.