Weather 4th grade

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, and sleet.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, usually indicating fair weather.

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What type of cloud is gray and covers the sky?

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Stratus clouds are gray and cover the sky, often bringing overcast conditions.

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What tool do we use to measure rainfall?

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A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is the main component of clouds?

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Clouds are made up of tiny drops of water or ice.

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What is the water cycle?

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

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning and thunder.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.