Clouds, Science Book pages 72-75.

A cloud is a collection of tiny ____________ droplets or ice crystals in the air.

• water

• air

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The color and shape of clouds can give information about _______________.

• weather

• earth

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Clouds can appear white or ___________.

• blue

• gray

When clouds get __________ and taller, less sunlight can pass through them.

• smaller

• denser

Denser clouds contain more __________, so gray clouds often bring rain.

• water

• dust

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Clouds are moved through the atmosphere by __________.

• light

• winds

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Cloud types are named for their _____________.

• size

• shape

Clouds formed in layers covering the sky are called __________ clouds.

• stratus

• cumulus

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Clouds that are puffy and rise high up in the air are called __________ clouds.

• stratus

• cumulus

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Clouds that are very high and are wispy shaped are called __________ clouds.

• cirrus

• cumulus

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