Types of Clouds :)

Front

What part of the water cycle involves the formation of clouds?

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What type of cloud is characterized by a fluffy, white appearance and often indicates fair weather?

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Cumulus

Front

What does the term 'nimbus' refer to in meteorology?

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Rain

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of cloud is typically gray and covers the sky like a blanket, often bringing steady rain?

Back

Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

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Wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What type of cloud is known for its towering structure and is often associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water, forming clouds?

Back

Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

Back

Cirrus

Front

What type of cloud is low-lying and can bring light rain or drizzle?

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Nimbostratus

Front

What is the main difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and indicate fair weather, while stratus clouds are flat and gray, often bringing rain.