Clouds and Precipitation

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What type of cloud is known for being fluffy and white?

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Cumulus clouds are known for their fluffy, white appearance and are often associated with fair weather.

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What type of cloud is flat and gray, covering the sky?

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Stratus clouds are flat and gray, covering the sky like a blanket, often bringing light rain.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are large, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, usually indicating fair weather.

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What causes hail to form?

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Hail forms when strong updrafts in thunderstorms carry water droplets upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, causing them to freeze.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses into clouds, and precipitates back to the earth.

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What is the role of wind in cloud formation?

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Wind helps to move and shape clouds, and can also push water droplets upward, contributing to cloud growth.

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What is fog?

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Fog is a type of low-lying cloud that forms when water vapor condenses close to the ground, reducing visibility.