Cloud Types

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.

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What is a cumulus cloud?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls. They usually indicate fair weather.

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What is a stratus cloud?

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Stratus clouds are gray, uniform clouds that cover the sky like a blanket. They often bring light rain or drizzle.

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What is a cirrus cloud?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, usually indicating fair weather but can signal a change in the weather.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What type of weather do stratus clouds bring?

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Stratus clouds often bring light rain or overcast skies.

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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 does a cumulus cloud look like?

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Cumulus clouds are white and puffy, resembling cotton balls.

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What type of cloud is typically seen in fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are typically seen in fair weather.

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What is the main characteristic of cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, often appearing white and high in the sky.