Weather & Cloud Library Review

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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, usually bringing light rain or drizzle.

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What is a cumulonimbus cloud?

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A cumulonimbus cloud is a tall, dense cloud associated with thunderstorms, capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, and even tornadoes.

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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, indicating fair weather but can also signal a change in the weather.

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What is a weather vane?

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A weather vane is an instrument used to show the direction of the wind.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure, helping to predict weather changes.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure air temperature.

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Who is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies weather and forecasts it.

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What is an anemometer?

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An anemometer is a device that measures wind speed.

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What type of weather does a cumulonimbus cloud indicate?

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A cumulonimbus cloud indicates severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are typically associated with fair weather.