Types of Clouds

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What type of cloud warns us that a storm is coming?

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Cumulonimbus clouds warn us that a storm is coming.

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What process do clouds form during?

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Clouds form during the process of condensation.

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What type of cloud sits low in the sky and warns us that rain is coming?

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Stratus clouds sit low in the sky and warn us that rain is coming.

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Which clouds may bring thunder, lightning, or even a tornado?

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Cumulonimbus clouds may bring thunder, lightning, or even a tornado.

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What type of cloud is described as being high and wispy?

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Cirrus clouds are high and wispy.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls.

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What do stratus clouds look like?

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Stratus clouds look like a thick blanket covering the sky.

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What weather do cirrus clouds usually indicate?

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Cirrus clouds usually indicate fair weather but can also signal a change in the weather.

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What is the main characteristic of cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dark clouds that can produce severe weather.

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What happens during evaporation?

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During evaporation, water turns into vapor and rises into the air.