Weather

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor in the air cools down and changes into tiny droplets of water, forming clouds or dew.

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny droplets of water or ice crystals that are suspended in the air.

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What type of cloud is fog?

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Fog is a type of stratus cloud that is very close to the ground.

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Where does precipitation come from?

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Precipitation must start from clouds in the sky.

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What does the term 'stratus' mean?

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Stratus clouds are layer-like clouds that cover the sky and can bring rain or snow.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where water changes from a liquid to a gas, usually when it is heated.

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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 ground.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls and usually indicate fair weather.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds high in the sky, often indicating that a change in the weather is coming.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.