Cloud types

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals that form at high altitudes.

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What do cumulus clouds look like?

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Fluffy, rounded piles of cotton.

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Which type of cloud is the highest in the sky?

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Cirrus clouds.

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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 are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Tall, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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What are clouds primarily made of?

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Water droplets, dust, and smoke particles.

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What is the main characteristic of stratus clouds?

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They form in uniform layers and often bring overcast skies.

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How do cumulus clouds form?

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They form when warm air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense.

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What weather is typically associated with cumulonimbus clouds?

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Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe weather.

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What is fog?

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Fog is a type of cloud that forms at ground level.