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प्रश्न
Differentiate between cumulus clouds and cumulonimbus clouds.
फरक स्पष्ट करा
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उत्तर
| S.No | Cumulus clouds | Cumulonimbus clouds |
| 1 | Cumulus clouds are formed due to the vertical flow of air. | When the vertical flow increases, the cumulus clouds gradually transform into cumulonimbus clouds. |
| 2 | Cumulus clouds appear huge and are dome-shaped. | Cumulonimbus clouds appear like huge mountains and have an anvil-shaped top portion. |
| 3 | These clouds are grey in colour and are responsible for fair and pleasant weather. | These are dark-coloured clouds that cause thunder and lighting. |
| 4 | These clouds are also called ‘fair weather clouds’. | These clouds are also known as ‘thunderheads’. |
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