Types of Clouds

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They are highest clouds in the sky. They look wispy, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.

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Cirrus

Answer explanation

The question describes the characteristics of Cirrus clouds. Cirrus clouds are the highest clouds in the sky and have a wispy, white, and feathery appearance. They usually indicate good weather, matching the description provided in the question. Hence, the correct answer is 'Cirrus'.

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They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. They have flat bases that are usually a little darker than the heaping top.

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Cumulus

Answer explanation

The question describes a type of cloud that is low in the sky, soft, fluffy with a flat, slightly darker base and a heaping top. Among the options provided, Cumulus clouds are well-known for these characteristics. Hence, the correct answer is 'Cumulus'.

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These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring light & continuous rain or snow and cover most of the sky.

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Stratus

Answer explanation

The question describes characteristics of Stratus clouds. These are low-level clouds that form in flat, layered sheets. They are the closest to the ground and are often associated with light, continuous rain or snow. This is why Stratus is the correct answer among the options provided.

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During which part of the water cycle do clouds form? Options: condensation, transpiration, precipitation, evaporation

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condensation

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Clouds form during the 'condensation' part of the water cycle. When water vapor in the atmosphere cools down, it changes back into a liquid form, creating tiny water droplets which group together to form clouds. This process is known as condensation. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is 'condensation'.

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what type of cloud is shown?

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cirrus

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The question asks about the type of cloud shown. The correct answer is 'cirrus'. Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that usually appear white and are found at high altitudes. They differ from cumulus, stratus, and nimbostratus clouds in appearance and altitude, making 'cirrus' the correct choice out of the given options.

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what type of cloud is shown?

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cumulus

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The question asked us to identify the type of cloud shown. The answer is 'cumulus', which indicates that the cloud shown has a puffy, cotton-looking shape. Cumulus clouds are typically detached, dome-shaped, and often described as 'cauliflower-like' in appearance. These clouds are not 'cirrus', 'stratus', or 'altostratus', which have different shapes and formations.

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This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain/thunderstorms comes from it.

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Cumulonimbus

Answer explanation

The question is referring to the characteristics of a Cumulonimbus cloud. Notably, they are large and tall, often resembling mountains in shape. They are sometimes referred to as thunderhead clouds, due to their association with heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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what type of cloud is shown? Options: cumulus, cirrus, stratus, cumulonimbus

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stratus

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The question asked was about identifying the type of cloud shown. The options included 'cumulus', 'cirrus', 'stratus', and 'cumulonimbus'. The correct answer is 'stratus'. Stratus clouds are low-level clouds characterized by horizontal layering with a uniform base, appearing as a gray sheet covering the sky.

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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.

Answer explanation

The correct answer to the question 'How do clouds form?' is 'Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses to become tiny liquid water droplets in the atmosphere.' This is because the process of cloud formation mainly involves the cooling and condensation of water vapor in the atmosphere into tiny liquid droplets, which then come together to form a cloud.

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Cumulonimbus clouds mean ...

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thunderstorms

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms. They are often referred to as storm clouds as they are towering, vertical clouds that are capable of producing severe weather conditions, such as thunderstorms.