clouds Flashcards
1
Q
What can clouds be split into
A
3 broad categories
2
Q
what are the 3 broad categories of clouds
A
High clouds
Medium clouds
Low clouds
3
Q
What are high clouds composed of
A
Ice crystals
base between 5500-14000 m
4
Q
What are medium clouds composed of
A
composed of water droplets or a mix of ice and water.
base between 2000-7000m
5
Q
why are cumulonimbus clouds crazy
A
because they’re composed of ice crystals and yet have a base below 2000
6
Q
Examples of high clouds
A
Cirrus.
Cirrostratus
Cirrocumulus
7
Q
Examples of medium clouds
A
Altostratus
Altocumulus
8
Q
Low clouds
A
Stratus
Nimbostratus
Stratocumulus
9
Q
name 3 Clouds with vertical development
A
Cumulus
Cumulus of fair weather
Cumulonimbus - the top is the anvil head
