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Why do people usually notice clouds?
Because they affect the weather
Because they make noise
What are clouds made of?
Water droplets or ice crystals
Sand and rocks
Where does the water in clouds come from?
Oceans, lakes, soil, and plants
Mountains and rivers
How do clouds help the Earth?
They block the sunlight
They bring rain and help the water cycle
What happens to warm air when it rises?
It stays the same temperature
It gets colder
What happens to water vapor when the air gets cold?
It turns into fire
It turns into water droplets or ice crystals
What makes the tiny water droplets in clouds stick together?
Magnets
Dust, ice, sea salt, and pollution
What falls from clouds when the water droplets get too big and heavy?
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Leaves
How can clouds affect our climate?
They can make plants grow faster
They can change the temperature and weather patterns
What is the state called when air can't hold any more water vapor?
Supersaturation
Super hot
Why do warm air and water vapor rise into the sky?
Because it's pushed by animals
Because warm air is lighter and goes up
What is the main ingredient of all clouds?
Water
Sand
What does the sun do to help form clouds?
Makes the sky blue
Warms the Earth's surface and causes water to evaporate
What do clouds drop back to Earth as precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail
Feathers
Why is learning about clouds important?
To better predict the weather and understand the climate
To know when to build a snowman
