Clouds

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What is a cumulus cloud?

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A cumulus cloud is thick and puffy on top, generally flat on the bottom, with well-defined edges that can change shape rapidly.

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What type of weather do nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds signal?

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They signal rainy weather.

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What type of cloud is fog?

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Fog is a type of stratus cloud.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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A cumulonimbus cloud is a large, anvil-shaped cloud that typically brings thunderstorms.

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What weather phenomena can a cumulonimbus cloud produce?

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A cumulonimbus cloud can produce lightning, hail, and heavy rains.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, leading to overcast conditions.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, usually indicating fair weather.

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What is the difference between cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy and indicate fair weather, while cumulonimbus clouds are tall and anvil-shaped, indicating thunderstorms.

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What type of cloud is associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are typically associated with fair weather.

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What is the role of clouds in the water cycle?

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Clouds play a crucial role in the water cycle by storing water vapor and releasing it as precipitation.