Science, clouds 5th grade

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What type of cloud is fog?

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Fog is a stratus cloud.

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What are high-level clouds primarily made of?

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High-level clouds are primarily made of ice crystals.

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What type of cloud is known for thunderstorms?

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Thunderstorm clouds are called cumulonimbus.

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List the main types of clouds.

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Cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus clouds.

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What is a cumulus cloud?

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A cumulus cloud is a fluffy, white cloud that often looks like cotton.

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What is a stratus cloud?

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A stratus cloud is a low, gray cloud that often covers the entire sky like a blanket.

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What is a cirrus cloud?

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A cirrus cloud is a high, wispy cloud made of ice crystals.

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What does nimbus mean in cloud terminology?

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Nimbus refers to clouds that produce precipitation.

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What is the difference between cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy and white, while cumulonimbus clouds are tall and associated with thunderstorms.

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.