Types of Clouds

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What type of cloud is fog an example of?

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Stratus cloud.

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What is the name of the cloud that is sometimes called a thunderhead and is associated with heavy rain and thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus cloud.

Front

During which part of the water cycle do clouds form?

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Condensation.

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What type of cloud is closest to the ground, means layer or sheet-like, and brings light and continuous rain or snow?

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Stratus cloud.

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What type of cloud is low in the sky, looks soft and fluffy, and has flat bases?

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Cumulus cloud.

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What are the main types of clouds?

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Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus.

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What does the term 'cumulus' refer to in cloud types?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base.

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What is the characteristic of stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are gray, cover the sky like a blanket, and often bring light rain.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds.

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What is the highest type of cloud in the atmosphere?

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Cirrus clouds.