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A cloud is water vapor that condenses out of the atmosphere. When this happens it produces a cloud.

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Types of clouds

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4There are four different basic types of clouds. The clouds are:

Cumulus Stratus Cirrus Lenticular

4This is a cumulus cloud. They are named for the Latin word cumulus it means ‘’a pile.’’

Cumulus cloud

4This is a cirrus cloud. Cirrus in the Latin word for ‘’wisp or curl.’’

Cirrus cloud

4This is a Lenticular cloud. Lenticular means lens-shaped. Because of the clouds natural oval shape.

Lenticular cloud

4Stratus clouds look like this. Stratus means ‘’ layer ‘’ in Latin.

Stratus cloud

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5Dark stratus clouds are usually storm clouds. The fancy word for dark stratus clouds is nimbostratus. You mostly see

nimbostratus clouds before a thunder storm.

Flash Fact:Why do clouds float? Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets. As the warm sun heats the cloud it fills with air, then floats

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6If you find a Lenticular cloud that is higher in the sky then normal it is probably because it has more air in it then it should and the wind has pushed it up.

7What does isolation mean? Well, it’s earths distance from the sun and it also has to do with the earths axial tilt. The axial tilt is at 23.5. The axial tilt is what helps make the seasons change.

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2Do you know the difference between weather and climate?

Weather is what it looks like outside right now. Is it rainy? Or is it sunny? Is it hot? Or is it cold?

13Climate is what your state is like. If you live in a state like Florida that is mostly hot and humid, then that is what your climate is.

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3Three main factors that affect earth’s weather is solar radiation, moister, and air pressure.

Solar radiation is a fancy word for sunlight. Sunlight helps warm the earth. It warms the ground before it warms the water.

Weather: Quick Question

11.What causes wind? Wind is caused by air that flows from high pressure back down to low pressure.

11. What causes wind? Wind is caused by air flowing from high to low pressure.

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Weather Reporters

A weather reporter is someone who predicts the weather forecast for about four or five days in advance. So you can plan your activities accordingly.

This is somewhat like what your weather man might show you. You can see the future weather forecast so you know how to plan your week.

Weather Report

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If you viewed the previous page you saw what the forecast was. The forecast helps you plan your week. Sunday might not be a good day to do any outdoor activities.

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Weather is very unpredictable. Its always changing. Maybe you could watch the weather report tonight and learn what the weather will be like at your house tomorrow, what the temp will be, and even what the wind speed Is.