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What are cirrus clouds?
Think about the appearance and altitude.
What type of weather do cirrus clouds indicate?
Consider their role in forecasting.
Cirrus clouds are formed primarily of:
Think about what happens to water vapor in cold temperatures.
True or False: Cirrus clouds are usually gray.
Consider the color of light scattering.
If cirrus clouds start forming rapidly, what might a meteorologist anticipate regarding the weather?
Consider how cirrus clouds relate to the dynamics of atmospheric pressure.
Discuss how the ice crystals in cirrus clouds impact the climate.
Think about the relationship between clouds and sunlight.
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