Mystery Science: Stormy Skies

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What happens to puddles on sidewalks after a couple of days?

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The water evaporates.

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What type of climate has very little rain?

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Desert.

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What is a cumulus cloud?

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A fluffy, white cloud that looks like cotton.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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A tall cloud that causes rain and storms.

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What is a stratus cloud?

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A low, gray cloud that covers the sky like a blanket.

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What is a stratonimbus cloud?

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A dark cloud that causes storms and is similar to stratus clouds.

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What is evaporation?

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The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the air.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, or hail.

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What are clouds made of?

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Tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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