ES - Ch. 18 Review 2023

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What is hail?

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Hail is a type of frozen precipitation formed by strong updrafts and downdrafts in a cloud that increase the size of the frozen drops.

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What type of clouds are made of ice?

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Cirrus clouds are made of ice.

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What is the appearance of cirrocumulus clouds?

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Cirrocumulus clouds appear feathery and fluffy.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is liquid or frozen water falling to the earth.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that often indicate fair weather.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are layered clouds that often cover the entire sky and can bring light rain.

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What are nimbostratus clouds?

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Nimbostratus clouds are thick, dark clouds that bring continuous, steady precipitation.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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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.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds.