Clouds

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How do clouds form?

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Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses to become tiny liquid water droplets in the atmosphere.

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What do cirrus clouds indicate?

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Fair weather (nice).

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What is the amount of water vapor in the air called?

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Humidity.

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What does the prefix 'Nimbus' mean?

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Rain.

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What are the three classes of clouds based on altitude?

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Low, middle, high.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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What are nimbus clouds?

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Clouds that are associated with rain.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.