Science Stems for ELA

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What are nimbus clouds?

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Nimbus clouds are dark, thick clouds that typically bring precipitation, such as rain.

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What is the layer above the troposphere called?

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The layer above the troposphere is called the stratosphere.

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What does the word part 'therm' mean?

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The word part 'therm' means heat.

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What does the word part 'cumul' mean?

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The word part 'cumul' means heap or mass.

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs and gases mix.

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What type of weather is associated with nimbus clouds?

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Nimbus clouds are associated with rainy weather.

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What is the significance of the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects Earth from harmful UV radiation.

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What is the main characteristic of the troposphere?

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The troposphere is characterized by changing weather and a decrease in temperature with altitude.

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What does the prefix 'atmo-' refer to?

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The prefix 'atmo-' refers to air or atmosphere.

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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.