Cloud Classification Flashcards
1
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Cirrus (Ci)
A
- White, delicate filaments
- Hair like and silky
2
Q
Cirrocumulus (Cc)
A
- Thin, white patch
- Wavy appearance
3
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Cirrostratus (Cs)
A
- Transparent
- Produces a halo phenomena
4
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Altocumulus (Ac)
A
- White or grey patch
- With shading
- Rounded masses and rolls
5
Q
Altostratus (As)
A
- Greyish or bluish sheet
- Vaguely reveals the sun
- Does NOT show halo phenomena
6
Q
Stratocumulus (Sc)
A
- Grey or whitish
- Non hair like
7
Q
Stratus (St)
A
- Grey cloud with a uniform base
- May give drizzle or snow
8
Q
Nimbostratus (Ns)
A
- Grey, dark layer
- Rain bearing
- Thick enough to block the sun
9
Q
Cumulus (Cu)
A
- Detached clouds
- Sharp outlines
- Cauliflower
10
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Cumulonimbus (Cb)
A
- Heavy and dense
- Vertical extent
- Anvil shape
