Science A-Z · GK-2
Cool Clouds FOCUS Question What do clouds tell us about weather?
So Many Clouds Think about clouds you have seen. Are they dark and thick? Are they fluffy and white? There are many kinds of clouds!
Floating and Moving Clouds might look solid, but they are not. A cloud is made of tiny drops of water or ice. The drops are so light that they float in the sky. Clouds move as the wind blows. The wind also changes the shape of clouds.
Where is the Water? Water is always on the move! Let's learn how moving water makes clouds.
If the air in clouds is cold, the water freezes. The water can turn into snow.
Kinds of Clouds Have you ever seen a cloud that looked like a fish? How about a dragon? Clouds can take many shapes. Some clouds are fluffy like a pillow. Word Wise Fog is a cloud that is close to the ground.
