Clouds and Weather instruments

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What are clouds?

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Clouds are visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.

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What are the main types of clouds?

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The main types of clouds are cumulus, stratus, cirrus, and nimbus.

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What does a cumulus cloud look like?

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A cumulus cloud looks puffy and white, resembling cotton balls.

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What does a cirrus cloud look like?

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A cirrus cloud is thin and feathery, often appearing white and wispy.

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What does a stratus cloud look like?

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A stratus cloud is gray and covers the whole sky, often bringing light rain.

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What is an anemometer?

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An anemometer is a weather instrument that measures wind speed.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure, which helps predict weather changes.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature, indicating how hot or cold something is.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the earth.

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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.