Cloud Types Flashcard

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What happens to water droplets when they hit the ground?

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They do not always freeze; this statement is false.

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What type of cloud is described as a thick flat cloud that forms in layers?

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Stratus clouds.

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What type of cloud is puffy, bright white on top, and flat and gray on the bottom?

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Cumulus clouds.

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What is a form of precipitation?

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Rain, Snow, Hail - All the above.

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What temperature does sleet form when rain falls through?

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Below freezing.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Thin, wispy clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds with a flat base, often associated with fair weather.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Low, gray clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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What is hail?

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Precipitation in the form of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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What is fog?

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A cloud that forms at ground level, reducing visibility.