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Cirrus

have a fibrous or wispy appearance, resembling thin strands of hair

Among the highest clouds in the atmosphere

Cirrus clouds are often associated with fair weather or the approach of a warm front

Stratus

Stratus clouds typically appear as a continuous layer or sheet covering the sky; grey color in the sky

Stratus clouds form at low altitudes within the troposphere

They can bring light rain or drizzle

Cumulus

Cumulus clouds have a distinct puffy or fluffy appearance, resembling cotton balls

Form in low to middle altitudes within the troposphere

Brings fair weather, especially when small and isolated

Cumulonimbus clouds

have a towering, anvil-shaped appearance with a flat top that spreads out

form at middle to high altitudes within the troposphere, extending from low levels near the Earth's surface to the upper troposphere and even into the stratosphere

Usually brings severe weather like thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, etc.

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Students will comprehend how different clouds are associated with specific weather conditions and phenomena.

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A printable chart illustrating different types of clouds. Handy for quick reference during the lesson.

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Students engage in an outdoor activity to observe and record the types of clouds in the sky, using a printed cloud chart for guidance.

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A simple experiment using hot water, ice, and a jar to demonstrate how clouds form. Encourages hands-on learning and understanding of cloud formation.

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Ever wondered how clouds are formed? Or where do they come from? Find out answers to your questions with the fun project provided below!

How Are Clouds Formed?

A mass of ice crystals or water drops suspended in the atmosphere is known as a cloud. A cloud is formed when the water condenses in the sky. The sky always possesses some amount of water vapours and it is invisible to us. Clouds are formed when an area of air becomes cooler until the water vapour there condenses to liquid form. At this point, the air is said to be saturated with water vapours. Below, we have provided an experiment to help you understand the formation of clouds better. You can try it yourself at home!

Cloud Formation Experiment
Objective
The main objective of this experiment is to focus on the formation of clouds by making use of a few household materials.
Materials

Droppers

Blue Food Colour

A clear Jar

Shaving Cream

A container of water

Procedure

Take a small jar or a cup. Fill the water up to three-fourths of the way.

Add shaving cream at the top.

Wait until the shaving cream settles fully at the top of the water.

Now take a separate bowl, add a few drops of food colouring along with a few drops of water.

Add it to a dropper or pipettes.

Now the actual experiment begins.

Using these droppers just drops the colours on the cloud.

Result
Now one could witness the formation of clouds. Once the cloud is filled with water it would start to rain.

Clouds are nothing but masses of condensed water vapours and they show visible signs of atmospheric processes at work. Cloud's regulate the energy balance of the earth by absorbing infrared radiations and scattering solar radiation. In addition to this, clouds redistribute surplus energy from the equator to the poles and return water to the oceans and landmasses.

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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs

Why are clouds important?

They are needed for rains or snow.

1. During the nights, clouds reflect heat to the earth and keep the temperature warm.

2. During the day, clouds help in keeping the temperature cooler by shielding the sunlight.

3. Researching and studying clouds helps in understanding weather and climate.

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Cloud Formation - Easy Science Experiment | How are Clouds Formed

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Cloud Formation- this experiment focus on making of formation of clouds just making uses of few materials that is available in household. Explore such simple experiments on science @ BYJU'S

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Discussion and analysis activity where students match types of clouds to specific weather conditions, fostering critical thinking skills.

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Students will use Padlet to create a cloud collage, collaboratively adding images and descriptions of cloud types they've learned about.

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Students prepare and present a weather report as a team, forecasting the weather based on cloud types observed. Can be facilitated using Padlet for collaboration and presentation.

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Weather Forecasting Sample for School - Performance Based  Activity

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An interactive quiz assessing students' knowledge on different types of clouds and their associated weather conditions.

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Take this Encyclopedia Britannica Science quiz to test your knowledge about clouds and cloud types.

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A group reflection session to discuss the cloud observation activity, what was learned about cloud types, and how this knowledge can be applied to understand weather patterns.

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For one week, students will keep a diary of the clouds they observe each day, noting the type and the weather conditions associated.

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Journey.Cloud - Free Online Journal & Diary

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Journey is a free online journal & diary.