Clouds and Weather - 3rd Grade

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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 the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor or gas.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What type of cloud brings heavy rain and thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dark clouds that bring heavy rain and thunderstorms.

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What type of cloud is gray and covers the sky like a blanket?

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Stratus clouds are gray clouds that cover the sky and can bring light rain.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What happens during precipitation in the water cycle?

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During precipitation, water falls to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the role of clouds in the weather?

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Clouds play a crucial role in weather by holding moisture and affecting temperature and precipitation.

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What is a stratonimbus cloud?

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Stratonimbus clouds are dark, thick clouds that bring continuous rain.