Cloud Types

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

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What type of cloud is known for bringing thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are known for bringing thunderstorms.

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What does a cirrus cloud look like?

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A cirrus cloud is thin and wispy.

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What type of cloud is long, gray, and dark?

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Stratus clouds are long, gray, and dark.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and associated with fair weather.

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What are nimbostratus clouds known for?

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Nimbostratus clouds are known for bringing continuous rain.

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What is the main characteristic of cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy and white, resembling cotton.

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What type of cloud is often seen at high altitudes and is thin?

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Cirrostratus clouds are often seen at high altitudes and are thin.

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What type of cloud covers the sky like a blanket?

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Stratus clouds cover the sky like a blanket.

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What is the difference between cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and indicate fair weather, while cumulonimbus clouds are tall and indicate thunderstorms.