Cloud Types

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are wispy or curly, white, thin, and feather-like clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are gray clouds that often cover the entire sky like a blanket, bringing overcast weather and sometimes light rain.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are puffy and white clouds that often have a flat bottom and indicate fair weather.

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What type of weather do stratus clouds bring?

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Stratus clouds typically bring rainy or overcast weather.

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What do cumulus clouds look like?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls and can indicate fair weather.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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

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How do cirrus clouds form?

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Cirrus clouds form high in the atmosphere from ice crystals and are often seen in fair weather.

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What is the main characteristic of stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are characterized by their uniform gray color and flat appearance, often covering the sky.

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What type of cloud is often mistaken for cumulus?

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Cumulonimbus clouds can sometimes be mistaken for cumulus clouds due to their fluffy appearance, but they are much taller and associated with storms.

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What weather conditions are indicated by cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds generally indicate fair weather, but can develop into larger storm clouds.