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The Water Cycle, Clouds,
and Weather
Mid Clouds
Altocumulus
Altocumulus clouds are white or grey and appear to be shaped like laminae or rolls. This is the most common of the mid clouds. This cloud often appers along side the other mid clouds.
Nimbostratus
Nimbotratus clouds are very large clouds, sometimes extending into low clouds. These clouds are very thick. Some low clouds at its base merge into its base.
Altostratus
Altostratus clouds have a blue or grey appearance. These clouds are very spread out, covering most or all of the sky. They are usually thin enough to see the sun through them.
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