CLOUD STUDY GUIDE Flashcards
Study guide for science quiz on 3/18/25
Cirrus
Are high wispy clouds that appear in good weather.
Cirrocumulus
They look like a bunch of tiny cotton balls bunched together.
Cirrocumulus
They are high, flat clouds that indicate it may rain later.
Altostratus
They are mid-level, dark gray clouds that are usually a sign of rain.
Altocumulus
They are mid-level,small,white,puffy clouds.
Stratus
They are low, flat, gray clouds. They sometimes bring light rain or a slight drizzle.
Nimbostratus
They are mid-level to low clouds that usually bring rain of snow.
Stratocumulus
They are puffy clouds that can produce rain.
Cumulus
They are mid-level to low, white, puffy clouds.
Cumulonimbus
They can cause heavy rain, Thunderstorms, Hail, and Tornadoes.
Sea breeze
Air over the land warms, causing the air pressure to drop.
Land breeze
As the air over land cools, the air pressure rises.
Precipitation
Water that falls from clouds to Earths surface.
Evaporation
Is the change from a liquid to a gas.
Condensation
The change of a gas to a liquid.
Transperation
The process where water exits plants.
Ground water
Can be found near Earths surface or deep under ground.
Runoff
Cater that can’t soak underground.
Barometer
Measures: Air pressure.
Anemometer
Measures: Wind speed.
Rain Gauge
Measures: Rain to tell scientists about how much its raining.
