Clouds
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7 questions
Read the passage and add notes to your notebook as you work through the text and questions.
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What are clouds made of?
What are clouds made of?
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What process allows water from lakes and oceans to change into water vapor in the air?
What process allows water from lakes and oceans to change into water vapor in the air?
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Why do you think the author began the article by explaining why a common idea (that clouds are made up of water vapor) isn't correct? Explain your reasoning.
Why do you think the author began the article by explaining why a common idea (that clouds are made up of water vapor) isn't correct? Explain your reasoning.
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What is the meaning of the word "nuclei" in "condensation nuclei"? How does it relate to the function of condensation nuclei in cloud formation?
What is the meaning of the word "nuclei" in "condensation nuclei"? How does it relate to the function of condensation nuclei in cloud formation?
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What main factor leads to the formation of clouds?
What main factor leads to the formation of clouds?
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What type of clouds cover a large area and often result in dull, gray weather?
What type of clouds cover a large area and often result in dull, gray weather?
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Which type of cloud is usually associated with fair weather?
Which type of cloud is usually associated with fair weather?