Clouds

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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

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

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Cumulonimbus

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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

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

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cirrus

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

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cumulus

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When is dew most likely to form? Options: after heavy rain on a humid day, when humid air contacts cold ground, when the snow on the ground melts, during windy nights when it rains

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when humid air contacts cold ground

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How do clouds form?

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

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Identify this cloud type (in the pic behind the question): cirrus, cumulus, stratus, cumulonimbus

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stratus