Understanding Clouds

Find out about clouds and how they relate to weather as you read this article. Also included is a chart to help you identify various types of clouds so you can prepare for the weather changes they indicate.

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Important Words in this Resource: 
cloud, water vapor, condensation, weather condition, rain, precipitation, cloud type, cumulus cloud, altocumulus cloud, cumulonimbus cloud, nimbostratus cloud, stratocumulus cloud, cirrus cloud, stratus cloud, cirrocumulus cloud, storm cloud, weather indicator
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