Clouds and Precipitation

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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 any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What type of cloud is known for bringing thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are known for bringing thunderstorms.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days.

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What type of cloud is flat and gray, often covering the sky like a blanket?

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Stratus clouds are flat and gray, often covering the sky like a blanket.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy, usually found at high altitudes?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, usually found at high altitudes.

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What causes rain to fall from clouds?

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Rain falls from clouds when water droplets combine and become heavy enough to overcome air resistance.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a type of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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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 again.