Types of Clouds - 4th Grade

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that float in the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, often resembling cotton.

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What type of cloud is flat and gray?

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Stratus clouds are flat and gray, covering the sky like a blanket.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, usually found high in the sky.

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What type of cloud indicates good weather?

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Cumulus clouds often indicate good weather and sunny skies.

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What type of cloud can bring rain?

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Stratus clouds can bring light rain or drizzle.

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What type of cloud is often seen during storms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the main component of clouds?

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The main component of clouds is water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when warm air rises, cools, and condenses into water droplets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between cumulus and stratus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy and white, while stratus clouds are flat and gray.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4