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WatA 4.2-4.3
Clouds & Precipitation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dew point | The temperature at which condensation begins. |
| cirrus | Wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals that form at high levels. |
| cumulus | Fluffy, white clouds, usually with flat bottoms, that look like rounded piles of cotton. |
| stratus | Clouds that form in flat layers and often cover much of the sky. |
| precipitation | Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth's surface as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. |
| rain gauge | An instrument used to measure precipitation. |
| flood | An overflowing of water in a normally dry area. |
| drought | A long period of low precipitation. |