Given a scientific question and its correct answer, generate supporting facts for the answer. This supporting fact can be an explanation for the answer to the given question.

Question: Cirrus, stratus, and cumulus are the main types of what? Answer: clouds
Clouds are classified on the basis of where and how they form. Three main types of clouds are cirrus, stratus, and cumulus. Figure below shows these and other types of clouds.

Question: Which type of glaciers form in high mountains and travel through valleys? Answer: alpine glaciers
Continental glaciers form in a central location with ice moving outward in all directions. Alpine glaciers form in high mountains and travel through valleys. Ice caps cover large areas.

Question: Hormones produced by what gland in the neck increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body? Answer: thyroid

The thyroid gland is a large gland in the neck. Thyroid hormones increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body. They control how quickly cells use energy and make proteins.

