cloud types Flashcards
types of clouds
1
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cirrus
A
wispy and white
2
Q
cirrocumulus
A
these clouds look like cotton balls
3
Q
cirrostratus clouds
A
they are high, flat clouds that indicate it may rain later.
4
Q
altostratus clouds
A
they are mid-level dark gray clouds that are usually a sign of rain.
5
Q
altoumulus clouds
A
they are mid-level, small, white, puffy clouds.
6
Q
nimbostratus clouds
A
they are mid- level to low clouds that usually bring rain or snow.
7
Q
stratus clouds
A
they are low,flat,grey clouds
8
Q
stratocumulus clouds
A
they are puffy clouds that can produce rain.
9
Q
cumulus clouds
A
they are mid-level to low,white, puffy clouds .
10
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cumulonimbus clouds
A
they can cause heavy rain.
