Clouds/Weather Instruments/Water Cycle

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What type of cloud is most likely to produce hail?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are the most likely to produce hail.

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Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?

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Different types of clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.

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What instrument is used to predict if the weather will be sunny or stormy?

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A barometer is used to predict weather conditions.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are clouds that cover the sky like a blanket and can bring light rain or snow.

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What do the prefixes 'Nimbo-' and the suffix '-Nimbus' indicate in cloud terminology?

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They indicate that the clouds are related to precipitation, which is important in weather.

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What type of cloud is associated with fair weather and is big, white, and puffy?

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Cumulus clouds are associated with fair weather and are big, white, and puffy.

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What does a hygrometer measure?

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A hygrometer measures the humidity or moisture in the air.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often made of ice?

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Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy clouds often made of ice.

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What is the role of an anemometer in weather measurement?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What type of weather is indicated by cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds indicate thunderstorms and severe weather.