Clouds

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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 the main component of clouds?

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The main component of clouds is water vapor, which condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

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What are the four main types of clouds?

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The four main types of clouds are Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus, and Nimbus.

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What do Stratus clouds look like?

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Stratus clouds appear as a uniform gray layer that covers the sky, resembling fog.

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What weather do Stratus clouds usually bring?

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Stratus clouds often bring light rain or drizzle.

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What do Cirrus clouds look like?

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Cirrus clouds are high, thin, wispy clouds that are white and feathery in appearance.

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What weather do Cirrus clouds indicate?

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Cirrus clouds usually indicate fair 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 cloud is fog an example of?

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Fog is an example of Stratus clouds.

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True or False: Cirrus clouds often produce rain or drizzle.

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False.