Clouds and Precipitation

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9th Grade
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1.
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What is precipitation?
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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the main types of precipitation?
Back
The main types of precipitation are rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is snow formed?
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Snow forms when water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals, which then clump together to form snowflakes.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is sleet?
Back
Sleet is a form of precipitation that consists of small ice pellets formed when snowflakes melt into rain and then refreeze before hitting the ground.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is hail?
Back
Hail is a type of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice, formed in strong thunderstorms with intense updrafts.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?
Back
Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and can produce heavy rain, lightning, and hail.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between rain and snow?
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Rain is liquid water droplets that fall from clouds, while snow is frozen water crystals that fall as ice.
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