Weather Flashcard: Clouds and Weather Tools

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What are Stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low, grey clouds that cover the whole sky, often bringing overcast conditions.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What type of clouds are associated with fair weather?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds that indicate fair weather.

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How does climate change with distance from the equator?

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As you travel away from the equator, the climate generally gets cooler.

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What are Cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dark, and puffy clouds that can produce thunderstorms.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What do Nimbus clouds indicate?

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Nimbus clouds are associated with precipitation, meaning they often bring rain or snow.

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What are Cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, typically indicating fair weather.

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What does a weather forecast provide?

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A weather forecast provides predictions about the weather conditions for a specific area over a certain period.

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What is the role of a barometer?

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A barometer is a tool used to measure atmospheric pressure, which helps predict weather changes.