Cumulonimbus clouds are a type of cloud that is large, dense, and vertically developed. They are often associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, snow, hail, lightning, and even tornadoes. These clouds are formed through the process of convection, where warm, moist air rises and cools, leading to the formation of these towering clouds.
Formation
Cumulonimbus clouds form through the following process:
Apply scientific and engineering ideas to design, evaluate, and refine a device that minimizes the force on a macroscopic object during a collision.
Energy
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
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