The Earth's Atmosphere Matching 

Match the terms with their definitions. 

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The ratio between the moisture in the air at a given temperature and the total amount air is capable of holding at the same temperature.   

Water droplets from the atmosphere in the form of rain, snow, or sleet.  

Tall towering clouds that often produce thunderstorms.  

Large thick fluffy clouds that usually come with good weather.  

Thin wispy white clouds that are high in altitude.  

Low gray blanket of clouds that covers the sky and often produces drizzle or snow depending on the temperature.

a. precipitation 

b. cumulonimbus clouds 

c. cirrus clouds 

d. relative humidity

e. stratus clouds 

f. cumulus clouds 

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