clouds

Front

This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals.

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cirrus cloud

Front

Nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?

Back

rainy weather

Front

Cumulus and cirrus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?

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fair skies

Front

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

Back

water

Front

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather. Options: Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrus, Stratus

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Cirrus

Front

Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun. Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).

Back

stratus

Front

During which part of the water cycle does a cloud form?

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condensation

Front

How do clouds form?

Back

Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses becoming water droplets in the atmosphere.

Front

The phase change from water vapor to liquid water is known as

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condensation

Front

What is an example of gas in the atmosphere?

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Water Vapor