What Causes ‘Clouds’ and How Are They Different From Fog?

Clouds float because they are made of tiny water droplets that are light enough to stay in the air. Fog is like a cloud on the ground, but it's heavier and sticks closer because it’s cooler and thicker.

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A cloud floats above you like a giant cotton candy sky.
Fog makes your car windows look like they're covered in tiny water balls.
Clouds are like the sky's version of a bubble bath, light, floaty, and full of droplets.

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