Weather Flashcard

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white and appears on sunny, fair days?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white with flat bottoms, usually indicating fair weather.

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What condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather?

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Low pressure usually indicates cloudy, stormy weather.

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What type of cloud is smooth, gray, and like a blanket?

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Stratus clouds are smooth, gray, and can indicate light rain or snow.

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Who gathers data using a variety of instruments to predict weather patterns?

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Meteorologists gather data and use it to predict weather patterns.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, usually indicating fair weather.

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What instrument measures rainfall?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

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What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

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Wind is the movement of air in the atmosphere.

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

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What type of cloud is tall and can produce thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall and can produce thunderstorms.

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What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

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Condensation is the process of water vapor turning into liquid water.