Weather 4th grade

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy clouds that form high in the atmosphere.

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What type of cloud is low and gray, often bringing rain?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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What is fog?

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Fog is a type of stratus cloud that forms close to the ground, reducing visibility.

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What is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere called?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere for a given area.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm tropical waters and produces very strong winds.

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What causes a hurricane to form?

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A hurricane forms when warm air rises over a warm ocean, creating low pressure.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often indicate fair weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.