Clouds & Weather 4th Grade

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What is fog?

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A cloud on or near the ground.

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What are the three main types of clouds?

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Stratus, Cumulus, & Cirrus.

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What kind of weather do STRATUS clouds predict?

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Rain or snow.

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What is the form of precipitation that falls from clouds when water droplets are heavy?

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Rain.

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What type of clouds are Cirrus?

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Thin, wispy clouds high in the sky.

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What are Cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds that often look like cotton balls.

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What are Stratus clouds?

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Low, gray clouds that cover the sky like a blanket.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What causes clouds to form?

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When water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets.