Weather Practice Flashcard

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What is a cirrus cloud?

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A thin, wispy cloud high in the sky made of ice crystals.

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What type of cloud is known for thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are known for thunderstorms.

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What is a front in weather terms?

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A front is the boundary between air masses that have different temperatures and humidity levels.

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What conditions lead to the formation of tornadoes?

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Tornadoes form when air masses with very different temperatures meet.

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What do we observe when a thunderstorm may be coming?

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We may see cumulonimbus clouds.

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What is a stratus cloud?

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A stratus cloud is a low, gray cloud that often covers the entire sky.

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What is a cumulus cloud?

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A cumulus cloud is a fluffy, white cloud that looks like cotton and usually indicates fair weather.

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, while a warm front occurs when a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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 to the Earth's surface.