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Of all the objects in the universe, none is as important to man as is the sun. The sun
is absolutely necessary for the survival of life on earth. Its complex processes of
nuclear fusion release gamma rays, as hydrogen atoms in the core are fused into
helium. The energy of these gamma rays is altered as they pass toward the surface of
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Now let us apply this principle to the following examples. Write a topic for each. Compare your
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Clouds come in various shapes. Feathery ones
are called cirrus. Clouds are cottony with flat
bases. The proper name for a thunderhead is
cumulonimbus. It often reaches from close to
the ground to high in the sky and has an anvil
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Clouds come in various shapes. Each shape
provides clues to weather forecasting. Feathery
cirrus clouds tell us that a warm front is
approaching, and that rain may follow in a day
or two. Cottony cumulus clouds indicate warm
moist air. The threatening cumulonimbus is
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a clue that a serious storm is approaching.
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b. Cirrus clouds.
c. Shapes of clouds.
d. Causes of clouds.
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