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Clouds

  • Clouds are particles of water or ice suspended in the air.
  • Cirrus clouds are lacy or wispy clouds that form at high altitudes, generally before a change in the weather.
  • Cumulus clouds are large, white, puffy clouds that generally appear during fair weather, although they also form thunderheads on hot days. Some carry rain.
  • Nimbus clouds are the dark clouds characteristic of storms.
  • Stratus clouds are low clouds that stretch over large portions of sky, creating overcast conditions.
  • Cloud seeding is a technique for producing rain by dropping chemicals or small objects into clouds.

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