Clouds

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How do clouds usually affect daytime temperatures?

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Clouds reflect sunlight, cooling the area below them.

Front

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

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water

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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

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. Options: Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulonimbus

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. Options: Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, Stratus

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Cumulus

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

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stratus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

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cirrus

Front

What type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus

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cumulus

Front

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

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condensation

Front

How do clouds form?

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