Clouds and Weather instruments

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What type of cloud looks puffy like cotton balls?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, resembling cotton balls.

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What type of cloud is thin and feathery?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy, and often appear white.

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What type of cloud covers the whole sky and looks like a blanket?

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Stratus clouds are gray and cover the sky like a blanket.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the air.

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What instrument is used to measure humidity?

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A hygrometer measures the amount of moisture in the air.

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What type of cloud indicates thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.