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week 8
Question | Answer |
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clouds | A collection of water droplets or ice crystals in the atmosphere. |
fog | A cloud on the ground that reduces visibility. A low-lying stratus cloud. |
nimbus clouds | Nimbus clouds are formed at low altitudes and are typically spread uniformly across the sky. They produces precipitation. Since they are dense with water, they appear darker than other clouds. |
cirrus clouds | thin, wispy-looking clouds; commonly found at heights greater than 6 km. They are white and are made up of ice crystals. They may be a sign that a change of weather is coming. |
cumulonimbus clouds | Anvil-shaped clouds that are often involved in heavy or violent storms: Cumulonimbus clouds are also called thunderheads. |