Clouds

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy, white clouds that often have a flat bottom. They usually indicate fair weather.

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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 cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the atmosphere, often indicating fair weather but can signal a change in the weather.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses into tiny liquid water droplets.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process of water evaporating, condensing, and precipitating back to the Earth.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect cloud formation.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

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What role do clouds play in the weather?

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Clouds play a crucial role in weather by influencing temperature, precipitation, and storm patterns.