Types of Clouds

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What causes clouds to form?

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Condensation causes clouds to form.

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Which type of cloud is the highest in the sky?

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Cirrus clouds are the highest in the sky.

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Which type of cloud is the lowest in the sky?

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Stratus clouds are the lowest in the sky.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that form at high altitudes.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are gray, flat clouds that cover the sky like a blanket.

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What type of weather do stratus clouds usually bring?

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Stratus clouds usually bring overcast skies and light rain.

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What type of weather do cumulus clouds usually indicate?

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Cumulus clouds usually indicate fair weather.

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What can you infer about dark clouds?

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Dark clouds often indicate that rain or storms are coming.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, or hail.