Clouds and Their Impact

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of water droplets or ice crystals.

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What happens when water droplets or ice crystals in a cloud become too heavy?

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They fall as precipitation like rain or snow.

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What role do condensation nuclei play in cloud formation?

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They provide a place for water vapor to condense.

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Why does warm air rise in the atmosphere?

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Because it's less dense.

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How does temperature change with altitude in the atmosphere?

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The temperature of air high in the clouds is often much colder than the temperature of the air close to the ground.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds to the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, often indicating fair weather, while stratus clouds are flat and gray, often covering the sky and bringing overcast conditions.

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What is fog?

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Fog is a type of low-lying cloud that forms when water vapor condenses into tiny droplets near the ground.