Cloud Identification

Question 0

Cirrostratus - high altitude, above 5000 m

Answer 0

Veil of cloud

Question 1

Cirrus - high altitude, above 5000 m

Answer 1

Delicate cloud, in patches or bands.

Question 2

Cirrocumulus - high altitude, above 5000 m

Answer 2

Thin sheet of separate rounded cloudlets in ripples.

Question 3

Altostratus - medium 2000-7000 m

Answer 3

Sheet cloud, uniform appearance.

Question 4

Altocumulus - medium 2000-7000 m

Answer 4

Patch clumps of cloud, often in ripples. Thicker clouds have quilted appearance.

Question 5

Cumulus - low below 2000m

Answer 5

Cauliflower shaped, flat base, sharp outlines. Detached cloud.

Question 6

Stratocumulus - low below 2000m

Answer 6

Sheet like, individual cloud rolls.

Question 7

Stratus - low below 2000m

Answer 7

Uniform, featureless. Often covers entire sky.

Question 8

Cumulonimbus - low below 2000m

Answer 8

Tall giant cloud. Anvil shaped top.

Question 9

Nimbostratus - low below 2000m

Answer 9

Featureless thick cloud. Often poor visibility.